Biennial Report, Volume 10, Parts 1918-1920

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Page 151 - I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed ; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign States ; a perfect union, one and inseparable ; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice , and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
Page 31 - Massecuite, melada, mush sugar, and concrete are products made by evaporating the purified juice of a sugar-producing plant, or a solution of sugar, to a solid or semisolid consistence...
Page 31 - Unless an unqualified statement of numerical count gives accurate information as to the quantity of food in the package...
Page 11 - ... the use of such acid shall be prohibited. No person or persons receiving or purchasing milk or cream upon the basis of the amount of fat contained therein, shall credit any patron or patrons delivering milk or cream thereto with a greater or lesser percentage or average percentage of fat than is actually contained in the milk or cream so delivered. The commissioner of agriculture or persons employed by him for that purpose may at any time assist in making tests of milk received at a butter or...
Page 31 - The statement of the quantity of the contents shall be plain and conspicuous, shall not be a part of or obscured by any legend or design, and shall be so placed and in such characters as to be readily seen and clearly legible when the size of the package and the circumstances under which it is ordinarily examined by purchasers or consumers are taken into consideration.
Page 31 - A statement of liquid measure shall be in terms of the United States gallon of 231 cubic inches and quart, pint, and fluid ounce subdivisions thereof, and, except in case of frozen food which is so consumed, shall express the volume at 68° Fahrenheit (20° Centigrade).
Page 26 - An act to provide further for the national security and defense by encouraging the production, conserving the supply, and controlling the distribution of those ores, metals, and minerals which have formerly been largely imported, or of which there is or may be an inadequate supply.
Page 27 - For enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate and certify to shippers and other interested parties the quality and condition of...
Page 27 - ... payment of such fees as will be reasonable and as nearly as may be to cover the cost for the service rendered...
Page 27 - Provided, That certificates Issued by the authorized agents of the Department shall be received In all courts of the United States as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements therein contained.

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