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David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1885 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company's swingbeam sulky plow, adjustable arch cultivator, and iron frame combined cultivator in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks during his term in office circa 1885.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the "Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. (Danville Route)" traveling to "southern, southeastern and southwestern states" from Chicago, Danville, Decatur, and Springfield, Illinois. Robert Forsyth is the General Freight and Passenger Agent.
The Wide Awake, vol. 1, no. 12
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Wide Awake," published in Maywood, Illinois and edited by Jesse R. Sharp. This issue, published in April 1877, includes various advertisements and articles.
The Enterprise, vol. 1, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Enterprise," published in Aledo, Illinois and edited by L. F. Jobusch, Jr. This issue, published in January 1878, includes various advertisements and articles.
Leisure Moments, vol. 1, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "Leisure Moments," published in St. Johns, Illinois and edited by Junius W. C. Wright. This issue, published in July 1877, includes various advertisements and stories.
Governor Small's road construction periodical
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A page from a periodical of Governor Small's "Record for building new roads" and its positive impact on education. This document originates from the Illinois Republican Council Bulletin and includes various photographs, charts, and road maps from Illinois towns to illustrate the progress the Chicago Tribune ignored when they "falsified all of Governor Small's official acts" ...
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...
The Daily Amateur, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Daily Amateur," published in Boston, Massachusetts and edited by L.W. Griffin and W. and Eben S. Frye. This issue, published July 2, 1877, includes various advertisements, articles, and news.
J. H. Bass Manufacturing Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing company. J. H. Bass sold car, railway, and truck equipment and wheels.
Boys' and Girls' Favorite, vol. 2, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1876 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Boys' and Girls' Favorite," published in Chicago, Illinois and edited by G.C. Ledyard, Jr. This issue, published in June 1872, includes various advertisements and stories.
Pickaway County (Ohio) tax list
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1822 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Pickaway County published on June 27, 1821 and January 23, 1822 . Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
The Western News, vol. 2, no. 4
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Western News," published in Mendota, Illinois and edited by Henry C. Thayer. This issue, published in December 1877, includes various advertisements and articles.
Morean and Roberts advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for "an assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, etc." and "Miscellaneous Books" from Morean & Roberts. This advertisement was published by C. H. Roberts in Jerseyville, Illinois on March 18, 1850.
T. S. Seybold and Co. Attorneys at Law poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster advertising the law business "Western Land and Mercantile Agency. T. S. Seybold & Co., Attorneys at Law and General Land and Mercantile Agents" in Ottawa, Illinois. This poster was created by T. S. Seybold & Co. and is dated January 1, 1852.
Lanphier and Walker's Printing Establishment
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A flyer entitled "Lanphier & Walker's Printing Establishment" inviting "County Officers" to view and purchase "an elegant assortment of job materials" in Springfield, Illinois. The flyer is dated January 1854.
Gedaechtnisskunst advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement in German entitled "Gedaechtnisskunst," meaning "Remembrance Art." This advertisement displayed information about a lecture on art and memory at the German-English School Home circa 1854. This description is based on an inexact English translation of the text.
Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the Chicago, St. Paul & Fond du Lac Railroad travel from Chicago, Illinois to St. Paul, Minnesota circa 1855.
Prospectus for enlarging the circulation of the Illinois State Register
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus for enlarging the circulation of the Illinois State Register" encouraging current readers to invite additional subscribers. This document was created by Walters & Weber in Springfield, Illinois and is dated February 1, 1842. A circular letter with similar information is included with the prospectus.
Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press, vol. 3
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press. Third Volume" advertising the new newspaper and encouraging additional subscribers. This document was created by Scripps & Bross in Chicago, Illinois, and is dated August 22, 1854.
The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 6, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 27, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
Atlas Supplement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Atlas Supplement, Sep. 12" containing various articles, advertisements, and poetry circa 1870s.
The Squatter Sovereign, vol. 1, no. 30
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper entitled "The Squatter Sovereign" edited and published by J. M. Davidson in Havana, Illinois on April 28, 1860. This newspaper includes various articles, advertisements, and tax lists.
The Prices for the Current Year Are
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "The Prices for the Current Year Are" advertising three stove sizes as manufactured by W. & J. Treadwell, Perry & Norton and the representing agent, George H. Hazelton in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated March 1, 1856.
Rail Road Celebration
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation entitled "Rail Road Celebration" where "The Citizens of Galena and vicinity, are respectfully invited to meet at the Court House, on Monday morning next, at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of celebrating the Breaking Ground on the Northern termination of the Great Central Rail Road." This invitation circulated by the Committee of Arrangements includes the "Order of ...
Postcard of the Fifth National Industrial Exhibition, Osaka
Image | 1903 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: Japanese
Does Advertising Provide a Better Way of Life?
Audio | 1951 | WILL Sound Recordings (Digital Surrogates)
William McJunkin
Image | 1919 | Picture ChicagoWilliam D. McJunkin was an advertising executive. He wrote the chapter entitled "Chicago Calls," in Chicago's reconstruction plan.
St. Louis Tripoli Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for St. Louis Tripoli Company's soap polish and Mastodon hand soap from St. Louis, Missouri. The card includes a portrait of Secretary of the Interior Carl Shurz circa 1880.
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company's tongueless cultivator in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of Republican James G. Blaine during his campaign for the presidential election of 1884.
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.
Litchfield Car and Machine Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing business. Litchfield Car and Machine Company produced and sold railway cars, car wheels, frogs, switches, bridge bolts, stationary engines, and steam boilers.
S.C. Overpack's Champion Logging Wheels advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement entitled "The Champion Logging Wheels: Awarded First Premium and Medal at the World's Fair, Chicago, 1893." The logging wheels are manufactured and sold by S.C. Overpack in Manistee, Michigan. This item is a "facsimile reprint from the Clark Historical Library at Central Michigan University" in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Union Rolling Mill Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for Union Rolling Mill Company, a transportation manufacturing business that sold Bessemer steel and iron rails.
Old local time-tables of Urbana railroads
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside presenting two railroad time tables circa 1870, the "Urbana Railroad" and "Illinois Central Railroad Chicago Branch Open to Urbana." These "old local time-tables of historic interest [were] contributed by Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana, 1914.
Our Courier, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "Our Courier," published in Mattoon, Illinois and edited by Charles E. Dole. This issue, published in November 1877, includes various advertisements and a story by "Sinclair.
Greene County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1839 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Greene County published on March 11, 1839. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
The Western News, vol. 2, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Western News," published in Mendota, Illinois and edited by Henry C. Thayer. This issue, published in July 1877, includes various advertisements, articles, and local news. 2 copies.
Ladd, Patrick & Co. Mississippi Planing Mill trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Ladd, Patrick & Co. Mississippi Planing Mill," advertising for A. A. Ladd, John Kellar, W. Patrick and Company in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
New Haven Line and Rocky Point poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1874 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster advertising "The New Haven Line, Consisting of the Steamers C. H. Northam, Continental and Elm City, Running Daily Between New York and New Haven" and "'Rocky Point,' Its Hotel and Pleasure Grounds [in] Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island." This poster includes photographs of the C. H. Northam steamer and Rocky Point's hotel and surrounding area.

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