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Poem
July 10, 1837
The Daily Cincinnati Republican, And Commercial Register
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Promotional poem urging Yankee farmers to abandon barren eastern hills and settle in the fertile, promising lands of Kalamazoo, Michigan, praising its wildlife, newness, and status as the state's shining star.
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Going West.—The following poetic gem appears in the Kalamazoo Gazette. The argument in favor of emigrating to the West appears irresistible!!
Come all ye Yankee farmers,
Bid your barren hills adieu,
And settle in the fertile West;
Come settle at Kalamazoo.
There is wild geese and turkeys,
As fine as e'er flew;
So bring along your rifle, boys,
And settle in Kalamazoo.
Though we are in our youth, yet,
And most entirely new.
There is no place in Michigan
That vies with Kalamazoo.
What is it shines so brightly,
And of such brilliant hue?
It is the star of Michigan.
And that is Kalamazoo!!!
Come all ye Yankee farmers,
Bid your barren hills adieu,
And settle in the fertile West;
Come settle at Kalamazoo.
There is wild geese and turkeys,
As fine as e'er flew;
So bring along your rifle, boys,
And settle in Kalamazoo.
Though we are in our youth, yet,
And most entirely new.
There is no place in Michigan
That vies with Kalamazoo.
What is it shines so brightly,
And of such brilliant hue?
It is the star of Michigan.
And that is Kalamazoo!!!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Kalamazoo
Yankee Farmers
Fertile West
Michigan Settlement
Westward Emigration
Poem Details
Title
Going West.
Subject
Emigrating To The West And Settling At Kalamazoo
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Come All Ye Yankee Farmers,
Bid Your Barren Hills Adieu,
And Settle In The Fertile West;
Come Settle At Kalamazoo.
It Is The Star Of Michigan.
And That Is Kalamazoo!!!