NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1941)

folders, cards and circulars in which its products are pictorially and descriptively represented, and on which folders, cards and circulars it is stated that the products are being offered at a SO per cent re¬ duction in price. In juxtaposition with the pictorial representa¬ tions, the findings continue, and descriptions of the products offered, a price is set forth in black numerals, which are struck through with red lines, and a price of half as much is substituted in red numerals in each case. Such method of stating the selling price, the Commis¬ sion finds, is generally understood by dealers and the consuming public to be a representation that the price in black type and can¬ celled by the red line, is the regular and customary selling price of the product to which it applies, and the substituted price in red type is a reduced price. The respondent is ordered, in connection with the sale and dis¬ tribution of steel card cabinets in commerce, to cease representing that the price at which the cabinets are offered for sale constitute special or reduced or clearance sale prices, when such prices are the usual and customary prices at which such products are offered for sale and sold by the respondent in the normal and regular course of business. (3717) Vendol Company — David H. Fulton, trading as Vendol Com¬ pany, 1 West Biddle St., Baltimore, engaged in the sale and dis¬ tribution of a medicinal preparation known as “Vendol”, offered as a treatment for constipation and related conditions, has been ordered to cease and desist from certain misrepresentations. The Commission finds that the respondent, in advertisements in newspapers and periodicals having a general circulation, in con¬ tinuities broadcast from radio stations, and in other printed matter distributed in commerce, has represented that the preparation is a cure and an effective remedy for constipation, stomach disorders, liver ailments, muscle, joint and body pains, and other ailments; that in all cases it brings relief to sufferers from constipation, stomach and liver disorders, pains in muscles and back, and head¬ ache and rheumatism; that it assures good digestion and enables one to eat all kinds of food without fearing acid indigestion; that it prevents acidity, gas and similar ailments; is a tonic and benefits and tones the system, soothes the nerves and relieves and ends sleeplessness and insomnia ; strengthens the stomach and digestive organs; is an appetizer; and will overcome or cure “irregularity” of the bowels. The Commission finds that these representations are false and misleading in that “Vendol” has no therapeutic value in excess of that afforded by a laxative with mild diuretic and anti-acid effects. The respondent is ordered to cease and desist from representing that the preparation is a cure or remedy for constipation, or con¬ stitutes a competent or effective treatment therefor, in excess of furnishing temporary relief for such condition; that the preparation is a cure or remedy for stomach disorders, liver ailments, skin dis¬ orders, dyspepsia, or that it constitutes a competent or effective treatment therefor, in excess of furnishing temporary relief when such conditions are due to constipation or the need of a mild diuretic; that the preparation is a cure or remedy for muscular or bodily pains, rheumatism, headaches, dizziness, excess acidity, gas, cramps, indigestion, bad breath, palpitation, bloating, stiffness or heart flutterings, or that it is a cure or remedy for any disease or malady of which such ailments may be symptoms, or that it has any therapeutic value in the treatment of such symptoms in excess of the temporary relief afforded by a laxative with mild diuretic and slightly anti-acid effects. (389S) STIPULATIONS Following stipulations have been entered into by the Commission during the past week: American Exchange— Nancy Jordan and Samuel I. Turoff, operating under the firm names of Nancy Jordan Club and Ameri¬ can Exchange, General Post Office Box 376, New York, have en¬ tered into a stipulation in which they agree, in connection with the sale or distribution of lists of names for the alleged purpose of promoting social intercourse, that they will cease and desist from representing that satisfactory results are sure; that testimonials have been sworn to, when such is not the fact; that any offer of member¬ ship is limited in number or time, when such is not a fact; that thousands everywhere have found happiness through their method, or that any fee is a complete fee, when any charge is thereafter made in connection with the sale of the lists. Nancy Jordan and Samuel I. Turoff further agree to cease and de¬ sist from making claims with reference to the financial standing, character, education or social position of any person listed with them which are not in accordance with the known facts, and unless in direct connection therewith the source of their information is stated. They also agree to advise a prospective purchaser in contact literature that the transmittal of only one list of names is included in the membership fee, and that a charge is made for all lists which may be transmitted thereafter. They further agree to desist from misdescribing applicants or filled-in application blanks. (02700) Anibofa Products Coni|)aii.v, Hastings, Nebr., engaged in sell¬ ing a preparation recommended for such conditions as dandruff, itching scalp and falling hair, designated as “.4mbofa Hair Tonic” and “Ambofa Cream for Hair”, has entered into a stipulation in which it agrees to cease and desist from representing that the prep¬ aration will make hair healthy or will impart to hair its natural shade; will restore to hair its natural beauty, color or luster; will bring instant results; will stop, eradicate or get at the cause of hair or scalp troubles or scalp infections; is of value for all scalp or hair troubles or is of value for any scalp or hair trouble unless such scalp or hair trouble is such that it may be benefited by the application of a mild antiseptic, rubefacient or emollient; will give life to the hair or aid in causing hair to become luxuriant; will kill dandruff germs or rid the scalp of or stop dandruff; is a competent and effective treatment for eczema of the scalp; will serve to prevent hair from falling out or fading; will stop itching scalp condition or will do more than afford temporary relief for itching scalp, or will relieve itching scalp within any definite period of time; is a “specific” treatment or a new discovery, or is the result of years of research; that any of its ingredients will penetrate the scalp ; or, by the use of the name “Ambofa Cream for Hair” or in any other manner, repre¬ senting that the preparation is in the form of a cream. (02701) IJair-Collins Co.. Roundup, Montana, engaged in selling coal designated “Keene Coal”, has stipulated to discontinue represent¬ ing that one-eighth inch of soot reduces coal efficiency 45 per cent; that the user of Keene Coal will get all of its heat value; that Keene Coal does not produce injurious gases and is free from sulphur; that Keene Coal does not contain destroying sulphuric acid, and is sootless, dustless or smokeless; that Keene Coal produces 96.45 per cent heat, and that after burning Keene Coal a stove is clean inside or free from soot. (02699) Berlou Manufacturing Company — Bernhardt Peterson, trad¬ ing as Berlou Manufacturing Company, Marion, Ohio, engaged in the manufacture and sale of an alleged mothproof preparation designated as “Berlou”, has entered into a stipulation in connection with the advertisement, sale or distribution of his product, to cease and desist from use of the word “permanent” or “life-time”, or of any other words of similar imolication as descriptive of the protection against moths allegedly afforded to fabrics treated with his product, and from use of the word “permanent” or “life-time” or other words or representations the effect of which may tend to convey the belief to purchasers that the moth immunizing effect of his product will last, continue or endure forever. (3016) L. Bucliuian Company, Inc., 24 Johnson Ave., Brooklyn, manufacturer of comforters and other related items containing feathers and down, has stipulated that in the advertisement or sale of its products it will cease and desist from using the words “Handcrafters”, “Hand-Makers”, or similar words the effect of which tends to convey the belief that the products are hand-made or hand-stitched. The corporation also stipulates that it will discontinue selling or offering its products which are composed of or contain rayon without clear and unequivocal disclosure in all invoices, advertising or sales promotional matter of the fact that the products are composed of or contain rayon. (3019) Carnation Company, Milwaukee and Seattle, has entered into a stipulation in which it agrees to cease and desist from certain rep¬ resentations in the sale of “Carnation Irradiated Evaporated Milk”. The respondent corporation stipulates that it will cease represent¬ ing, directly or by implication in its advertising, by use of such ex January 17, 1941 — 57