21577. Misbranding of Murrmann's Compound.     U. S. v. 6 Bottles of Murr¬
mann's   Compound.     Default   decree   of  condemnation,  forfeiture, 
and destruction.     (F. & D. no. 31085.    Sample no. 45961-A.)
Examination of the drug product Murrmann's Compound disclosed that 
the article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of 
producing certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed on the carton and 
bottle labels and in a circular shipped with the article.
On September 13, 1933, the United States attorney for the Eastern District 
of Wisconsin, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in 
the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of six bottles of 
Murrmann's Compound at Milwaukee, Wis., alleging that the article had been 
shipped in interstate commerce on or about July 7, 1933, by the Murrmann's 
Compound Manufacturing Co., from Danville, Ill., and charging misbranding 
in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended. The article was labeled 
in  part:   " Murrmann  Compound  Laboratories,  Danville,   Illinois."
Analysis of a sample of the article by this Department showed that it 
consisted essentially of small proportions of creosote and iron chloride and 
large proportions of sugar, glycerin, and water.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the state- 
ment on the bottle label, " We hereby guarantee that this compound is not 
adulterated. All drugs actually used in making are under the Federal Food 
and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906", was false and misleading. Misbranding was 
alleged for the further reason that the following statements appearing in the 
labeling, regarding the curative or therapeutic effects of the article, were false 
and fraudulent: (Carton) "For functional Disorders of the Lungs and all 
ailments arising from Coughs and Colds. * * * For the Lungs, Bronchitis, 
Asthma, and Minor Affections of the Throat and Head. * * * For Func- 
tional Disorders of the Lungs and all ailments arising from Coughs and Colds ", 
(bottle label) " For Functional Disorder of the Lungs and All Ailments Arising 
from Coughs and Colds. * * * Directions For Adults—Severe cases of 
Lung trouble, Asthma and Bronchitis, take 2 tsp. 4 times a day about 3 hours 
apart.   For Colds, 3 times a day.   Small dose during night if needed.,  Do not
drink water after medicine. For Children with fever, 2 tsp. 3 times a day till 
fever is broken, then 1 tsp. 4 times a day till well", (circular) " For Functional 
Disorders of the Lungs And All Ailments Arising from Coughs and Colds. * * * 
Just a Cough, But He Died. A man died in Danville the other day from 
Tuberculosis. But the history of the case showed it all started with a cough 
that was neglected, went down and hung on. This Danville man is only one 
of thousands who die in the same way—all unnecessary. Any doctor will tell 
you that tuberculosis, taken in time, is curable in almost every case. He will 
also tell you that if not taken in time, you are doomed. Don't neglect that 
deep cough. Begin now with Murrmann's Compound, the approved and 
effective formula for lung coughs, asthma, bronchitis and all diseases of the 
respiratory orKans. * * * Notice!—Notice! In case of severe Lung 
Trouble, remember Murrmann's Compound is a Lung Medicine and do not stop 
until you have taken several bottles. By that time you will find that your 
lungs are greatly improved. Keep right on until you are well. * * * Lung 
Sufferers! Bronchitis And Asthma Sufferers! * * * The Wonder Of The 
World. * * * Beware! The cough or cold that hangs on is a danger signal 
and leads to Lung Trouble, Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh of the head and all 
other respiratory diseases. You can stop them now with * * *. A Sure 
Relief For These Ailments. A medical Discovery with immediate results and 
actions, which soothes and heals the infected membranes and attacks the seat 
of the trouble. The growth of the germs are checked. It goes into the stomach 
and is absorbed in the blood and soothes and heals the inflamed throat, lungs 
and bronchial tubes and builds up the system. * * * 125,000 Die Every Year 
With T. B. Take Murrmann's Compound And Heal Up Your Lungs. It is A 
Well Known Fact That Murrmann's Compound Has Produced Some Very 
Marvelous Effects In Tuberculosis. * * * children like to take. It helps to 
get that wonderful appetite and build rich, red blood; keeps them growing, 
strong and healthy. * * * Pneumonia is a dangerous sickness caused by 
coughs or colds. You may stop all this by taking a few doses of Murrmann's 
Compound. Stricken With Cough And Asthma. Two years ago I was stricken 
with Flu, which caused and resulted in a violent cough and Asthma. I was 
all run down in health in every way, had my tonsils removed, my Lungs X-rayed 
and everything done possible with little or no results. I was persuaded by 
a friend who had used this wonderful treatment to give it a trial. I used 
6 bottles. Truly I was practically cured so I worked last year, but being a 
steam shovel man when exposure was put on me getting my feet wet. It 
returned in October again. So I tried the Doctor again with still no results, 
so I went back to Mrs. Murrmann's Compound again and am fully convinced 
If I keep taking I will get cured * * *. Had Been Home 5 Weeks—Gained 
In Weight I can't praise Murrmann's Compound enough for what it has and is 
doing for my girl. She had always been sick with lung trouble, and the past 
summer was down. The doctors told me she might die any time, that there 
was nothing they could do. Then I heard about Murrmann's Compound and 
thought I would give it a trial. She began taking it at Christmas and was 
able to go to school again after the Christmas holidays. Now the swelling 
has all left her and she has gained in weight. * * * Bad Case Of Lung 
Trouble. I was in the printing shop when my lungs became affected. I kept 
getting worse till I became bedfast. I lost my voice and thought it was my 
last days. When my boss in the printing shop brought me a bottle of trem- 
ens Compound I did not see much change on the first bottle but mother said 
it was only another chance and bought another bottle. My voice came back 
and by the time I took six bottles I was able to go back to work but it was 
too hard so got outside work. Now I am back at my old job and feeling fine. 
* * * Saved My Baby. * * * I wish to express the help received from 
your wonderful remedy. My 13 months old baby had measles and whooping 
cough which settled on his lungs. My mother recommended Murrmann's Com- 
pound. It sure helped him. Now after two bottles he eats anything, walks, 
sleeps, and is a big fat baby. We had him examined just about every two 
weeks and the Dr. always says he was improving. At last the Dr. said his 
lungs were entirely healed. My children all had the flu, all I gave them was 
your medicine. They are all fine healthy children. * * * Had Bronchitis 
For Twenty Years. In the year of 1924 I became seriously ill from the effects 
of Chronic Bronchitis. I had been ailing with it for twenty years. Every 
winter I would be sick most of the time. A lady brought me a trial bottle 
of Murrmann's Compound and it helped me so much I got another bottle.
I have taken four bottles and now I am a well woman and can say it is the 
only medicine I ever took that did not hurt my stomach. I am 69 years old 
and can do as much work as any ordinary person. * * * Run Down Condi- 
tion. Good health is appreciated by most of us. Most babies are born healthy. 
But some get in a run down condition—one or two bottles of Murrmann's Com- 
pound will get them over their troubles and start them right.. The childhood 
of every race must be safeguarded, for races move on the feet of little children. 
Would You Like To Be Free From Lung Troubles? * * * The Wonder 
Of The World. * * * Killed By A Cold. Not at once, of course, but 
thousands die annually because a cold hung on and they couldn't shake it. 
That's the trouble with a cold. It seems like such a little thing, but if it gets' 
to your lungs and sticks you are in a peck of trouble. Right now is the time 
to stop fooling with simple home methods and start a real healing agent to 
work. A doctor's prescription acknowledged by all authorities as a great 
healer, combined with other healing drugs, forms Murrmann's Compound, the 
wonderful new remedy that has made such a stir. Murrmann's Compound 
attacks the germs, heals the inflamed tissues and builds up the entire'system. 
Also very beneficial for bronchial coughs and asthma. Pneumonia is a sickness 
caused by catching cold and it develops into a high fever and can be prevented 
by having a bottle of Murrmann's Compound on the shelf and giving a few 
doses. It will not take more than 2 or 3 doses to break any cold just caught. 
Doctor Advised Staying In Bed. Four years ago I was running a temperature 
from my Lungs. Doctor advised staying in bed which I felt impossible to do 
with my four children. My friend Mrs. R. R. Redenbaugh persuaded me 
to try Murrmann's Compound, ash it had cured her boy's lungs when they were 
in bad shape. I found an improvement, in a short time I got up but was very 
careful and kept taking the medicine and kept on improving. Never had 'a 
temperature since and the least sign of weak, run down condition, I start on 
the medicine which I find is fine for tonic and is strengthening. Also I found 
it a good remedy for the entire family.' * * * A year ago this July while I 
was going up town I was caught in a rain. I took cold, settled on my lungs 
and I began to lose in weight. Couldn't eat or sleep. After about 8 or 10 
months I had my lungs examined and found them in a very bad condition. 
Doctors advised me to go toned for two years. I was bedfast three months 
when I remembered seeing Murrmann's Compound advertised in the Com- 
mercial-News. I took two samples within a week. I noticed a change for the 
better. Have taken five bottles, now I am able to work, go anywhere, enjoy 
myself, eat, sleep, haven't that tired feeling any more. * * * One-Half 
Bottle Took Pressure Off My Chest. I could not eat or sleep, was real sick. 
Hadn't worked for 16 months. I had a heavy pressure on my chest. My 
stomach was all out of order. In fact I was in a run-down condition. I spent 
lots of money on Doctors and medicine but nothing done me any good until 
I took Murrmann's Compound. I have taken 3 bottles. I am entirely well. 
* * * Almost Lost My Baby. My seven months old baby was in a run 
down condition from the effects of Pneumonia fever; she was real sick. I had 
a bottle of Murrmann's Compound. I began giving it to her, and it helped her 
right away. Now she has taken about a bottle and is in a healthy condition 
and stands up. Has gained in weight considerable. * * * Bad Case of 
Lung. Trouble. 1925 I coughed all summer and winter. Tried everything I 
could hear of but nothing done me any good. I weighed two hundred pounds 
when I took sick. I went down to 170 and the doctor sent a test to Springfield 
and when I went to see him he said I have bad news for you, the report said 
you have T.B. The doctor treated me for awhile but I go no better so I heard 
of Murrmann's lung medicine. I asked the doctor about trying it. If it 
don't help you, come back and let me know, he said. I started taking Murr- 
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s Compound and I saw it was doing me good, so in 1920 I sent another 
test to Springfield and the report said there was no T.B. germs found and I 
am working now and gaining in weight so I will praise Murrmann's Compound 
for my life. I do believe I would have been dead before this time if I hadn't 
took Murrmann's Compound. * * * Nervousness. For several months I 
had almost been a nervous wreck, and I began to take Murrmann's Compound. 
Before I had taken my first bottle I had begun to eat and gain in weight. 
I gained eight pounds when I had finished my second bottle. I cannot recom- 
mend Murrmann's Compound too highly. I am still gaining in weight, and 
feel better than I have for several years. If you are all run down, feel tired 
and worn out, just try a bottle of Murrmann's Compound and see what results
you will receive. * * * Was Ordered Not To Go To School. My boy's 
lungs were in bad shape. He was bedfast for 11 weeks and was ordered not 
to go to school during the balance of the term. One of our neighbors told us 
about Murrman's Compound and we began giving it to him. He commenced 
to gain at once. After taking two bottles he gained ten pounds. He returned 
to school after Christmas and continued to improve right along. The following 
spring we took him to a doctor and had his lungs examined and found that 
they were entirely healed. With the hope that this will encourage others who 
might be suffering from a similar complaint, I am gratefully yours. * * * 
It is indeed a great pleasure for me to tell how miraculously I was relieved 
of Asthma. I had the Asthma for years. Many nights I had to get out of 
bed and sit in a chair the remainder of the night because I absolutely could 
not breathe lying down. This naturally tore my health down in general. I 
tried all the so-called cures for Asthma but could get only temporary relief. 
Someone told me of Mrs. Murrmann's Compound. The first dose relieved the 
tightness in my throat and soothed the irritation. After taking a few bottles 
the Asthma left me entirely. That was two years ago and I have never had an 
attack since. Since then I have told many friends suffering from lung troubles, 
bronchitis, asthma, influenza, about the Compound. I have never seen a case 
where it failed to give relief if taken according to directions. My wife keeps a 
bottle of Murrmann's Compound on hand in case of some member in the family 
has an attack of cold or sore throat. * * * I Was In Bad Shape—I Am 
Well Now—Gaining In Flesh. Last fall I was away for four months on account 
of my lungs. I gained in weight, but lungs did not seem to get any better, and 
last March something went wrong with my stomach. I began to lose weight, 
so I came home and got down in bed. After about a month I began taking 
Murrmann's Compound, have taken four or five bottles and since taking it have 
had my lungs examined by two Doctors and found them in good shape. Not 
satisfied I have had them ex-rayed and was told that my lungs were entirely 
well. I am gaining in weight. I weigh 150 pounds. I still take Murrmann's 
Compound and give it to my whole family. If you wish to know more, send 
stamped envelope to 812 Johnson St., Danville, Ill. * * * I wish to tell 
the people what Murrmann's Compound has done for my family. My children 
were always ailing with some little children troubles such as colds, fever, sore 
throat, coming home sick from school. Now I just give them a few doses of 
Murrmann's Compound. * * * It is indeed a pleasure to tell what your 
medicine did for me. I took the influenza and called the Doctor and he told 
me to stay in bed as long as I had any fever. I took one bottle of Mrs. 
Murrmann's Compound. I called the Doctor in again and he said my lungs 
were clear and I have not any more Flu. I got up and was able to do my work, 
and was over the Flu all in one week's time, I didn't cough any and it kept 
my fever down and I want anybody that takes the Flu, to get a bottle of Mrs. 
Murrmann's Compound. * * * For Functional Disorders of the Lungs, 
Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh of the Head and All Ailments Arising from Coughs 
And Colds."
On October 24, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court 
that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.