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How the Farm Woman Can Reduce the High Cost of Living
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "How the Farm Woman Can Reduce the High Cost of Living," created by the Democratic Party. The solution to farming industry is the Democratic Party's "program of low tariff and the restoration of the farmers' European markets." The Democratic Party urges farm women to vote for presidential candidates John. W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan in the election of ...
Reduced fares to New York handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1898 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Reduced Fares to New York and Return" created by The Merchant's Association of New York at the Fall Trade Convention in 1898. This document includes date ranges for various railroad fare special offers.
Norman L. Jones campaign handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill created for Republican voters in the election of Norman L. Jones against Len Small for Governor of Illinois. The document recommends "how a Republican should mark his ballot," selecting "Republican Party" and "Norman L. Jones" on the ballot sheet. 7 copies.
General Adair's address to the people of Kentucky
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1807 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill circulating "General John Adair's Address to the People of Kentucky" and published by J. A. Woodson in Glasgow, Kentucky. General Adair defends himself "against the charges published under the signature of Brutus" in order to repair his political campaign reputation in the upcoming election.
Re-elect Clifford L. Hilton for Attorney General handbill
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign handbill entitled "Re-Elect Clifford L. Hilton Attorney General Republican Candidate" and published by the Hilton for Attorney General Committee in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the 1924 election.
What Goes with the Farm Woman's Dollar
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "What Goes with the Farm Woman's Dollar?," created by the Democratic Party about the Republican tariffs affecting the farm woman's supply purchases. The Democratic Party encourages voters to "vote for John W. Davis and cut your living cost in half". 2 copies.
John A. Kirk Candidate for County Judge handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "John A. Kirk, Candidate for County Judge" promoting Kirk's election in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 12, 1938 in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Republican ticket electors handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1860 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill of Republican ticket electors, including candidates for President, Abraham Lincoln and for Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin. Representatives from Ohio are listed, including electors Frederick Hassaurek from Hamilton County and Joseph M. Root from Erie County.
Ruth Hanna McCormick for U.S. Senator
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1930 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Ruth Hanna McCormick for U.S. Senator," promoting her campaign for Illinois Senator in 1928. This document includes speech excerpts, a photograph of Mrs. McCormick and her daughter Ruth Elizabeth, and "a brief sketch of McCormick's life.
Eastern Railroad U.S. Mail route handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill for the "Eastern Railroad. U.S. Mail Route Between Boston and the State of Maine and the Sea Shore Route for the White Mountains and the East." This document was created by Superintendent J. Prescott and printed by C.C. Roberts in Boston, Massachusetts on May 1, 1870.
The Tax Relief Amendment to Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1930 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A copy of a handbill entitled "The Tax Relief Amendment to Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois Proposed by the Fifty-Sixth General Assembly" issued by Clarence N. Isaacson, Rock Island County Clerk's Office. County Clerk Isaacson sent this copy to Mary Stauduhar. He sent additional copies to all voters in Rock Island, Illinois on November 4, 1930.
The Mellon Tax Plan or Fair Tax Plan
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "The Mellon Tax Plan or a Fair Tax Plan?," by U.S. Senator A. A. Jones of New Mexico. Senator Jones explains "the Mellon tax plan is an issue upon which the American voters will pass judgement in the November election," and favors Democrats Davis and Bryan's fair tax plan in which "taxes will be revised on the principle of the greatest good to the greate...
Herbert C. Smith Republican Candidate for Alderman handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Herbert C. Smith Republican Candidate for Alderman in the Fifth Ward" in which candidate Herbert C. Smith encourages constituents to re-elect him as Alderman on April 16, 1935. This election was possibly held in Rock Island, Illinois.
Thurlow G. Essington for Governor handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Good Government Calendar for Illinois: Thurlow G. Essington for Governor." This document includes a voting calendar, a list of past Illinois governors, and a short campaign address from Republican candidate Thurlow G. Essington. 2 copies.
John H. Manny's Reaper and Mower Combined
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill advertising John H. Manny's Reaper and Mower Combined, with a note from dealers in Kansas and western Missouri listing prices for the machine. The company's agent was William A. Knowlton.
E. L. Cavenee handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "A Doctor for a Doctor's Job," advertising Dr. E. L. Canvenee as the "Republican candidate for Coroner" in the primary election on April 8, 1924 in Champaign, Illinois.
A Business Man for Mayor: F. M. Leslie
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "A Business Man for Mayor, F. M. Leslie, Candidate for Republican Nomination for Mayor." This document advertises F. M. Leslie's campaign for the mayoral primary election in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1924.
Getting the Right Start
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Getting the Right Start," created by the Democratic Party about "how first voters know they are getting the right start in voting for" Democratic West Virginian candidate, John W. Davis, for President in the election of 1924.
Illinois Midland Railway Company
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1876 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill advertising the Illinois Midland Railway Company, including a "List of Routes" on the reverse side. This advertisement was published by the Office of the Gen'l Passenger and Ticket Agent in Paris, Illinois, May 1876.
Dr. Cavenee for Coroner handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Dr. Cavenee for Coroner," advertising Dr. E. L. Cavenee as "a candidate for county coroner subject to the republican primary" and that his "constituents maintain that logically the office of coroner should be filled by a physician and surgeon.
Charles T. Stevenson State Treasurer nominee handbill
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill "to all Trade Unionists and Friends of Labor in this State," promoting the nomination of Republican Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington, Illinois for State Treasurer of Illinois in the primary election of 1924. 15 copies.
Second Annual Statement of the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1910 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A handbill of the "2nd Annual Statement of the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois" presented by the "Auditing Committee, A. D. Mulliken, J. B. Prettyman, [and] J. M. Kaufman." This statement is dated December 31, 1910.
Yarnell's Spoon in Can Baking Powder
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill advertising "Yarnell's Spoon in Can Baking Powder" manufactured by Yarnell Bros. in St. Louis, Missouri circa 1880s. This advertisement includes a poetic story in twelve parts with various recipes using the spoon in can baking powder product.
Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill promoting "Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer, Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primaries. April 8, 1924." 2 copies.
Re-elect Clifford L. Hilton for Attorney General small handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political small campaign handbill entitled "Re-Elect Clifford L. Hilton Republican Candidate for Attorney General." This handbill was published by R. L. Smith and the Campaign Committee for Clifford L. Hilton in the 1924 election in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Brighton Horse-Thief Detecting Society handbill notice
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill notice of a Brighton Horse-Thief Detecting Society meeting. The notice includes blank spaces for listing when and where the prospective meeting will take place.
Re-Elect William (Bill) Groves for Sheriff handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Re-Elect WM. (Bill) Groves, Candidate in Democratic Primary, Sheriff" promoting Groves' election in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 12, 1938 in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Facts to Remember, ser. 1, bull. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Facts to Remember: Happenings Since 1933," explaining the industrial increase and unemployment decrease since President Roosevelt's New Deal program. This document was published by the Business Men's League for Franklin D. Roosevelt in August 1936.
Why the Democratic Ticket should be Elected
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill created by the Democratic Party, which lists the "twelve reasons why the Democratic ticket should be elected" and the "twelve reasons why the Republican Administration should be rejected," in the presidential election of 1924.
Burlington route suburban service handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Burlington Route Suburban Service Westbound and Eastbound" published by the Union Passenger Station in Chicago, Illinois. This document displays train routes and times in the Chicago area and becomes "effective March 1, 1936.
Centennial! Maryland Day! Handbill for an Excursion Train to Philadelphia Via the Balto & Potomac Railroad
Image | 1876 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionImage view: General view.

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