New Year poem praises Illinois and growth of Pontiac. New Year poem praises Illinois and growth of Pontiac. presented by Frank L. Daman. Printed on green paper in two columns within single-line border at sides and bottom and remains of ornamental border at top. Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas. Place of publication mentioned in text of poem.

Page [4] blank. Invitation. Illustrations by A.L. Dodwell.

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New Year poem uses Fortune's wheel to illustrate changes in Pontiac; names prominent citizens and advises all to avoid debt. New Year poem uses Fortune's wheel to illustrate changes in Pontiac; names prominent citizens and advises all to avoid debt. Printed in two lines; traces of ornamental border at top. Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas. Place of publication mentioned in text.

New Year poem uses Fortune's wheel to illustrate changes in Pontiac; names prominent citizens and advises all to avoid debt. New Year poem uses Fortune's wheel to illustrate changes in Pontiac; names prominent citizens and advises all to avoid debt. Printed in two lines; traces of ornamental border at top. Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas. Place of publication mentioned in text.

New Year poem eulogizes several citizens dead in the past year, including the poet's young son, then complains of hard times. New Year poem eulogizes several citizens dead in the past year, including the poet's young son, then complains of hard times. Printed on pale green paper in two columns divided by single line within traces of double-line border. Poem in 23 seven- or six-line stanzas. Place of publication not named in poem but known from similar poems published by Culver & Co. in 1870s.

New Year poem eulogizes several citizens dead in the past year, including the poet's young son, then complains of hard times. New Year poem eulogizes several citizens dead in the past year, including the poet's young son, then complains of hard times. Printed on pale green paper in two columns divided by single line within traces of double-line border. Poem in 23 seven- or six-line stanzas. Place of publication not named in poem but known from similar poems published by Culver & Co. in 1870s.

New Year poem eulogizes five Pontiac citizens who died in the past year, mentions living ones and praises state reform school and public schools. New Year poem eulogizes five Pontiac citizens who died in the past year, mentions living ones and praises state reform school and public schools. Printed on blue paper in two columns divided by single line; traces remaining of ornamental border at top. In each upper corner "1878." Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas.

New Year poem eulogizes five Pontiac citizens who died in the past year, mentions living ones and praises state reform school and public schools. New Year poem eulogizes five Pontiac citizens who died in the past year, mentions living ones and praises state reform school and public schools. Printed on blue paper in two columns divided by single line; traces remaining of ornamental border at top. In each upper corner "1878." Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas.

New Year poem discusses changes in last hundred years in nation and in town of Pontiac, praising immigration; names several worthy citizens. New Year poem discusses changes in last hundred years in nation and in town of Pontiac, praising immigration; names several worthy citizens. Printed on wheat-colored paper in two columns divided by single line; portions remaining of ornamental border at top and single-line border at sides and bottom; original format and size not known. In each upper corner "1877." Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas.

New Year poem discusses changes in last hundred years in nation and in town of Pontiac, praising immigration; names several worthy citizens. New Year poem discusses changes in last hundred years in nation and in town of Pontiac, praising immigration; names several worthy citizens. Printed on wheat-colored paper in two columns divided by single line; portions remaining of ornamental border at top and single-line border at sides and bottom; original format and size not known. In each upper corner "1877." Poem in 23 seven-line stanzas.

Poem lists changes in Pontiac area since 1776; mentions Black Hawk War and names pioneers living and dead. Poem lists changes in Pontiac area since 1776; mentions Black Hawk War and names pioneers living and dead. Printed on blue paper in two columns divided by single line within double-line border; original format and dimensions unknown. Poem in 21 stanzas of varying length.

Poem lists changes in Pontiac area since 1776; mentions Black Hawk War and names pioneers living and dead. Poem lists changes in Pontiac area since 1776; mentions Black Hawk War and names pioneers living and dead. Printed on blue paper in two columns divided by single line within double-line border; original format and dimensions unknown. Poem in 21 stanzas of varying length.

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by Edmund Hamilton Sears. Cover title. At foot of page [1]: Charles S. Penhallow, class secretary. Boston, July 16, 1917.

by Edmund Hamilton Sears. Cover title. At foot of page [1]: Charles S. Penhallow, class secretary. Boston, July 16, 1917.

Poetry and prose. Prose text printed in one column and poem in two divided by single line within border of type ornaments. At end of text, within border: Price 5 cents.

Poetry and prose. Prose text printed in one column and poem in two divided by single line within border of type ornaments. At end of text, within border: Price 5 cents.

Poem in eight stanzas of varying length. At end of text: Tenth Army Corps, July, 1864. Place of publication suggested because acquired with extract of General orders for Tenth Army Corps headed: Headquarters, Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, in the field, June 19th, 1864.

Poem in eight stanzas of varying length. At end of text: Tenth Army Corps, July, 1864. Place of publication suggested because acquired with extract of General orders for Tenth Army Corps headed: Headquarters, Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, in the field, June 19th, 1864.

Poem in eight stanzas of varying length. At end of text: Tenth Army Corps, July, 1864. Place of publication suggested because acquired with extract of General orders for Tenth Army Corps headed: Headquarters, Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, in the field, June 19th, 1864.

Within mourning border.

Program for a benefit concert, which included a display with kaleidoscopic moving figures lit in "rainbow play" of colors, a fountain, and a temple on the pond with moving columns; the first part of the concert followed by an illumination, the second part by fireworks, beacons of Bengal lights, and electrical lights. The words "a la Renaissance" and "feu d'artifice Monsire" printed in roman type; roman type is also used to print French and German musical titles in the program.

by Josiah Lord Thomas, Esq. Printed in three columns divided by single lines within border of type ornament sections. Place of publication suggested because Brown University has another July Fourth broadside by Thomas backed by Portland newspaper clippings.

Air: Auld lang syne. Within single line border with corner ornaments.

One broadsheet.