It is unlawful for any person, persons, association or corporation, whether as principal, officer, clerk, agent or employee, either for themselves or any other person, persons, association or corporation or otherwise, to distribute or place in any private place, or at or near any residence, or upon any private doorstep, except in the hand of some adult person, any samples or patent medicine, pills or drugs, either in bottle or boxes, or otherwise.
(Ord. 294, 11-17-1903)