Antique iodine swabs. 
I don't really know for sure, but I strongly suspect these are iodine dissolved in alcohol, packaged in a single-use swab designed to be used in a first aid kit.  Presumably you break the capsule releasing the iodine solution, then use it to disinfect a cut. 
If you know better, please straighten me out. 
Source: eBay seller suttonst 
Contributor: Theodore Gray 
Acquired: 3 May, 2003 
Text Updated: 11 March, 2007 
Price: $5.50 
Size: 2" 
Purity: <5% 
Sample Group: Medical
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