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case may be, compounded with the name of the simulated fur as, for example, "Seal-dyed Muskrat."

It is further agreed by Biltwell Furs, Inc., and Green's Furs, Inc., in connection with the sale and distribution of fur garments or furs in commerce as defined by said Act, that they, and each of them, will forthwith cease and desist from the use of any statement or representation that tends or may tend to convey the belief or impression that such products consist of or are made from peltries originating in that part of the antarctic region commonly known as "Little America," when in fact such peltries do not originate in such region; or otherwise from misrepresenting the geographical origin of animals from which peltries have been obtained. (Oct. 10, 1944.)

DIGEST OF FALSE, MISLEADING, AND FRAUDULENT ADVERTISING STIPULATIONS1

02640. Jewelry-"Free."-Picture Ring Co., a corporation, Butler Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, advertiser-vendor, was engaged in selling jewelry and agreed that the provision relating to the word "free" in Stipulation No. 026402 should be stricken and the following substituted:

Using the term "free" or any other term of similar import or meaning to designate, describe or refer to merchandise which is furnished as compensation for services rendered or for which the payment of money is required. (Oct. 5, 1944.)

02838. Lingerie and Hosiery-"Free."-Samuel K. Kreenberg, an individual, doing business under the trade name of Supreme Hosiery Co., 807 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Ill., advertiser-vendor, was engaged in selling lingerie and hosiery and agreed that the provision relating to the word "free" in Stipulation No. 02838 should be stricken and the following substituted:

Using the term "free" or any other term of similar import or meaning to designate, describe or refer to sample outfits, wearing apparel or other items of merchandise which are furnished as compensation for services rendered or for which the payment of money is required. (Oct. 9, 1944.)

03228. Medicinal Preparations Qualities, Properties or Results, Tested and Recommended and Safety.-Elizabeth Fontana, an individual doing business as Nature's Aids Center, 55-28 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., advertiser-vendor, was engaged in selling medicinal preparations designated Karpatol, Regulator Femina, Holly Mountain Tea (or Holy Mountain Tea) and Garlo Garlic Pills and agreed, in connection with the dissemination of future advertising, to cease and desist from representing directly or by implication:

(a) That Karpatol

1. Will cure constipation, flatulence or any stomach disease or ailment;

2. Will have a beneficial effect upon the symptoms of stomach disorder such as: headache, loss of appetite, dizziness, bitter taste in the mouth, white tongue, bad breath, belching, heartburn or puffiness;

3. Will promote digestion, eliminate impurities from the body, promote excretion, regulate the excretory organs, or benefit the blood, the kidneys, the liver or the nerves;

or

(b) That Regulator Femina

1. Will bring about regularity of the menses or will have any effect in curing diseases of women or in relieving the following conditions arising during the menses, namely,

1 The stipulations in question are those of the radio and periodical division with vendor-advertisers and advertising agents. Period covered is that of this volume, namely, July 1, 1944, to December 31, 1944, inclusive. For digests of previous stipulations, see vols. 14 to 38 of Commission's decisions.

For original stipulation, see 31 F. T. C. 1770.
For original stipulation, see 33 F. T. C. 1731.

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dizziness, fainting, nervous attacks, hysteria, pains throughout the body, bearing down or bleeding;

2. Will have a beneficial effect if used during the "change of life," or the menopause, or in the treatment of a general breakdown of internal functions; or

(c) That the preparation designated Holly Mountain Tea (or Holy Mountain Tea) — 1. Will have any effect in relieving or curing influenza, coughs, colds, inflammation, catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, consumption or any chest or lung disease or ailment; 2. Has been tested at or recommended by Institutions or Universities; or (d) That Garlo Garlic Pills will have any effect in relieving symptoms of high blood pressure such as: dizziness, weakness, headache, nervousness or sleeplessness.

That the said Elizabeth Fontana further agreed not to publish, or cause to be published, any advertisement for the aforesaid preparation designated Karpatol which fails to reveal that said preparation should not be used when abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms of appendicitis are present, Provided, however, that such advertisements need only contain the statement, "CAUTION: Use Only as Directed," if and when the directions for use, wherever they appear on the label, in the labeling or in both label and labeling, contain a caution or warning to the same effect.

The said Elizabeth Fontana further agreed not to publish or cause to be published any testimonial containing any representation contrary to the foregoing agreement. (July 7, 1944.)

03229. Hair Dye-Nature and Qualities, Properties or Results.-Rose Eidinger, an individual trading as Germadol Herb Co., 1590 Jesup Ave., New York City, advertiser-vendor, was engaged in selling a hair dye designated Konceal and agreed, in connection with the dissemination of future advertising, to cease and desist from representing directly or by implication:

(a) That her preparation is a hair dressing;

(b) That her preparation is not a dye;

(c) That her preparation will restore the original color to the hair;

(d) That her preparation will dissolve dandruff;

(e) That her preparation will conceal the age or give a youthful appearance; (That her preparation is "Double Strength"; or

(g) That her preparation is "The French Way" of hair coloring.

The said Rose Eidinger further agreed not to publish or cause to be published any testimonial containing any representation contrary to the foregoing agreement. (July 13, 1944.)

03230. Vitamin Preparation Qualities, Properties or Results.—Alfred Frieder, Oscar E. Frieder, Edward Frieder, Roland W. Frieder, and Arnold N. Frieder, copartners, trading as United Vitamin Products, 9 West Washington St., Chicago, Ill., advertiser-vendor, was engaged in selling a vitamin preparation designated Gra-No-Mor and agreed, in connection with the dissemination of future advertising, to cease and desist from representing directly or by implication:

(a) By the use of "Gra-No-Mor" as the brand name of their product, or in any other manner or by any other means or device, that the said product will end gray hair; (b) Through the use of the phrase "anti-gray-hair vitamin" as descriptive of their product, or in any other manner or by any other means or device, that the said product will prevent or end gray hair or restore the original natural color to the hair;

(c) That restoration of the natural color of a head of hair has been effected in 88% or any other definitely stated percentage of those to whom calcium pantothenate, the principal ingredient of their product, was administered in tests;

(d) That it has been established that 88% or any other definitely stated percentage of those administered calcium pantothenate, the principal ingredient of their product, have had the natural color of their hair restored;

(e) That their product improves the texture or color of or restores the natural luster

to the hair;

(That their product gives more life to or increases the natural oiliness of the hair; (g) That their product improves the complexion;

(h) That their product strengthens or increases the elasticity of the finger nails; or (i) That their product enables one to maintain a youthful appearance.

The said Alfred Frieder, Oscar E. Frieder, Edward Frieder, Roland W. Frieder and Arnold N. Frieder, and each of them, further agreed not to publish or cause to be published any testimonial containing any representation contrary to the foregoing agreement. (July 26, 1944.)

03231. Water Conditioning Apparatus "Distilled."-The Permutit Co., a corporation, 330 West 42d St., New York City, engaged in selling a water conditioning apparatus designated Permutit and Clarence D. Newell, Fred H. Walsh, Richard L. Strobridge, Clifford S. Walsh, William Reydel, John P. Cunningham, George S. Fowler, Frank H. Donshea, Thomas J. Maloney, copartners, doing business under the name of NewellEmmett Co., 40 East 34th St., New York City, advertising agent, engaged in the business of conducting an advertising agency which disseminated advertisements for the above named product on behalf of The Permutit Co. agreed, in connection with the dissemination of future advertising, to cease and desist from using the word "distilled" to describe water treated by said apparatus or from otherwise representing directly or indirectly that such water is distilled.

The said The Permutit Company and Clarence D. Newell, Fred H. Walsh, Richard L. Strobridge, Clifford S. Walsh, William Reydel, John P. Cunningham, George S. Fowler, Frank H. Donshea and Thomas J. Maloney, and each of them, agreed not to publish or cause to be published any testimonial containing any representations contrary to the foregoing agreement. (Aug. 18, 1944.)

03232. Jewelry, Including Rings Composition.-Archie Simmons, an individual doing business under the trade name of Fifth Avenue Jewel Co., P. O. Box 545, Grand Central Station, New York, N. Y., vendor-advertiser, was engaged in selling jewelry, including rings and agreed, in connection with the dissemination of future advertising, to cease and desist from representing directly or by implication:

(a) That any ring containing no gold is of white gold effect; or (b) That any ring containing no rhodium has a rhodium finish.

The said Archie Simmons agreed not to publish or cause to be published any testimonial containing any representation contrary to the foregoing agreement. (Aug. 22, 1944.)

03233. Cosmetic Safety. The Nix Cosmetics Co., a corporation, Post Office Box 463, Memphis, Tenn., advertiser-vendor, was engaged in selling a cosmetic designated Nix Skin Bleach and agreed, in connection with the dissemination of future advertising, to cease and desist from disseminating or causing to be disseminated any advertisement which fails to reveal that

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