DIABETES POSITIVELY CURED
And also Children of Ned Webking [?]
Diabetes is a disease of the liver – it does not perform its functions; more water is passed than can be assimilated, causing a diarrhea of the kidneys – that is, everything taken into the stomach seems to turn to water. Actual trial and numerous tests prove that William C. Davis’ preparation cures the distressing and fatal disease. For proof of all that is claimed for the remedy you are referred to Michael Schiele, of Harrison township, aged 60 years; Mrs. Aquilla Hixon, Alberton, Vigo county; John Starks, Parke county; A.W. Turner and Jonathan Griffy, Brazil. Price $1.00 per bottle.
“Diabetes Positively Cured,” Brazil Democrat (Brazil, Indiana), 10 March 1892, p. 8, col. 6.


That is SO weird!
Yes definitely. Those old papers are filled with testimonials from people who were supposedly “cured” by the quack treatment. I seriously doubt Michael was cured of diabetes.