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Recommendations for new business owners leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet from "Rumsey, Bro. & Co. Storage and Commission Merchants, and Shippers of Produce, Provisions, &c" advertising their "leased a portion of our premises to Messrs. Tanner, Andrews, & Co...who will succeed us in the Transportation and Forwarding of Merchandise." Rumsey, Bro. & Co. recommends new business owners to clients in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated ...
Land Titles in Henry County, Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Land Titles in Henry County, Illinois" in which T. Wiley, Jr. collected titles and tax sales which "will be posted from the record daily." This leaflet is dated January 1858.
Cryptics
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 2002 | Amos Kennedy CollectionCloth covered, ribbon holders for six cards in light blue and blue print.
Happy Kwanzaa
Image | Amos Kennedy Collection“Happy Kwanzaa. May the spirit of Kwanzaa guide you through each day” -- front.
The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered," issued by the National Office of the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document lists twelve objections and answers, including those such as "socialists want to divide up," "socialism will do away with private property," "socialism is opposed to government" and "socialism won't work." 4 copies.
Let Us Pledge and The "Seed" of War, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Let Us Pledge" and on the reserve side, "The 'Seed' of War, no. 2" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
What is Socialism?
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "What is Socialism?", issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document presents the definition of socialism, "what private monopoly does to us," "wage workers not the only sufferers" and the Socialist Party's "constructive program.
Two Ways and An Unfair Race, no. 14
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Two Ways" and on the reverse side, "An Unfair Race, no. 14" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Is a Dollar Worth Coming After?
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Is a Dollar Worth Coming After?" advertising Frank W. Vorse's agricultural implements "to show you such good Goods and at such low prices that we may sell you some other articles at a fair margin." This leaflet was published by Iowa State Leader.
Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet announcing a "Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District." This flyer is advertised by "Chairman of State C. Com. 6th Cong. Dist." B. T. Burke. The meeting was held in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 1858.
Hell and Maria and Let's Go To It!, no. 12
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Hell and Maria" and on the reverse side, "Let's Go To It!, no. 12" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
God Bless Our Home and Doing Us Good, no. 8
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "God Bless Our Home" and on the reverse side, "Doing Us Good, no. 8" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Youth and Government
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1937 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "Youth and Government," an "address by Hon. James A. Farley Postmaster General delivered at the Third Biennial Convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of America at Cadle Tabernacle Indianapolis, Ind., August 20, 1937" and "printed in the Congressional Record of August 21, 1937" by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C.
Monopoly and the Farmer
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Monopoly and the Farmer," issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This documents discusses the United States monopolization of the farming industry and suggests a better "program for farmers.
Woman's Division Bulletin no. 1 leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet created by the La Follette-Wheeler Campaign Committee Woman's Division in Chicago, Illinois. This document, bulletin no. 1, lists eight political accomplishments of La Follette and is dated August 16, 1924.
University of Illinois Military Department rules leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1901 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet issued from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Military Department, entitled, "Rules and Regulations Regarding Absences and Delinquencies." This list includes six rules and was approved by President A. S. Draper on November 1, 1901.
Merry Christmas
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 2001 | Amos Kennedy CollectionTwo Christmas poems "Chrismus is A-comin" and "Christmas in the Heart" are printed on the folded leaflet.
$500 Reward and The Situation, no. 4
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "$500 Reward" and on the reverse side, "The Situation, no. 4" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
What Socialists Want and A Poor Man's Outlook, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "What Socialists Want" and on the reverse side "A Poor Man's Outlook, no. 1" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Words versus Action
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "Words vs. Action," "an address delivered by Secretary [of Agriculture] Wallace...Sept. 25, 1936" and published by The Fred J. Ringley Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes the Socialist Party's "Program of Public Service" and "For Child Labor Amendment.
The Story of the British Labor Party
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "The Story of the British Labor Party" by Morris Hillquit and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document discusses the history of the British Labor Party and its impact on the labor industry in Great Britain.
Democratic Party Achievements
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1937 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "Democratic Party Achievements," an "address by Hon. James A. Farely at Toledo, Ohio, July 24, 1937" and "printed in the Congressional Record of July 26, 1937" by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C.
Vote for Bruce A. Campbell for Illinois State Treasurer leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet promoting Democratic candidate Bruce A. Campbell for Illinois State Treasurer in 1938. This document asks "Why should you vote for a 'Payroll Hog' like Louie E. Lewis?" in order to suggest that voters should support Campbell instead.
Parable of the Monkey and The Limit, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Parable of the Monkey" and on the reverse side, "The Limit, no. 3" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
La Follette for Farmers and Wheeler's Enemies, no. 16
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "La Follette for Farmers" and on the reverse side, "Wheeler's Enemies, no. 16" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Vote Right and The Red-Tailed Hawk, no.10
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Vote Right" and on the reverse side, "The Red-Tailed Hawk, no. 10" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Ropp's Commercial Calculator
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Ropp's Commercial Calculator" as advertised by C. Ropp, Jr. in Bloomington, Illinois. The publication is for "the use of Farmers, Mechanics and Business Men, and will enable any one to do his own accounting with ease, speed, and accuracy."
Public Sale of School Lands
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Public Sale of School Lands" announcing the auction of lands owned by the school and advertised by School Commissioner for Schuyler County, Henry B. Bertholf. The leaflet is dated February 23, 1839.
To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois" possibly published in Galena, Illinois in 1834. Benjamin Mills responds to an accusation from a handbill, claiming it "utterly false."
To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties," a speech presented by Thomas L. Harris. Harris addresses the controversy between Democrat candidates Maj. George Miles and Mr. Engle.
Parable of the Water Tank
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Parable of the Water Tank" by Edward Bellamy and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document is an excerpt of chapter twenty-three from Equality.
Partial List of Losses leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet containing a "partial list of losses paid by the American Insurance Company" to individuals. This list includes the names and amounts paid in eighteen Illinois counties.
Coolidge Knew and Bryan's "Crow", no. 5
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Coolidge Knew" and on the reverse side, "Bryan's 'Crow', no. 5" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Questionnaire on the Illinois Old Age Assistant Law
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Questionnaire on the Illinois Old Age Assistance Law" published by the Department of Public Welfare, Division of Old Age. This document presents nineteen questions and answers to legislation which grants "assistance to the aged persons in Illinois.
Women's Power and Greed or Service?, no. 11
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Women's Power" and on the reverse side, "Greed or Service?, no. 11" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Fearlessly Stated and Do You Agree?, no. 6
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Fearlessly Stated" and on the reverse side, "Do You Agree?, no. 6" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
A. B. C. of Socialism
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "A. B. C. of Socialism: Declaration of Principles of the Socialist Party," issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document presents the Socialist Party ideals, such as "wealth be turned over to the people to be administered for the benefit of all." These principles were adopted in July 1924.
Don't Bite! and Becoming Millionaires, no. 7
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Don't Bite!" and on the reverse side, "Becoming Millionaires, no. 7" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Soldier's Reunion: Order of March
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Soldier's Reunion: Order of March" announcing the marching formation of the Illinois National Guard and the recognition of Chief Marshal John A. McClernand circa 1865.

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