Wrestling Card - John Katan

The wrestler's name is John Katan and the number stamped on the reverse is 341. He was born in the Ukraine and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta and became a coal miner. He wrestled after work until he was discovered and went pro. He bought two wrestling franchises based in Hamilton and became a promoter when he retired from active wrestling. His honours include the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Wrestling Card - Bronko Nagurski

The wrestler's name is Bronko Nagurski and the number stamped on the reverse of the card is 764. He was born in Rainy River, Ontario and wrestled from 1939 to 1960. He also played football for the Chicago Bears as a fullback under George Halas in the 1930s. His honours include Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was voted 35th of the top 100 football players of all time (the highest ranking non-American on the list).

Wrestling Card - Mike Sharpe

The wrestler's name is Mike Sharpe and the number on the reverse is 142, the second card is stamped 704, the third is stamped 599, and the fourth is stamped 615. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario and was part of one of the most successful tag teams in history (with brother Ben Sharpe). Mike's son, Mike Jr. also had a successful career as a pro wrestler under the name Iron Mike Sharpe through the 1970s and 1980s. The honours include the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Pro Bono Publico, poem, n.d.

The poem is unsigned and is not divided into stanzas. It mentions General Brock, General Dearborn, Sir Peregrine, Fort George and the militia men of Lincoln. General Isaac Brock was a British Army officer and administrator who was promoted to Major General. He was responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States. He died at the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812. In 1812, Dearborn was in charge of the northeastern sector from Niagara to the New England coast in his role as senior Major General of the U.S. Army. Dearborn proved that he was neither psychologically nor physically fit enough to take control. He tried to persuade New England governors to allow their militia to be used to invade Canada. He was not successful in his quest and no major offensive was launched against Lower Canada. Sir Peregrine probably refers to Sir Peregrine Maitland who was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada in 1818. Fort George is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. It was the site of several battles during the War of 1812. The Lincoln Militia fought in battles on the Niagara Peninsula and the eastern shores of the Niagara River in the War of 1812.

Wrestling Card - Dan O'Connor

The wrestler's name is Dan O'Connor and the number stamped on the reverse is 230.

Wrestling Card - Joe Corbett

The wrestler's name is Joe Corbett and the number stamped on the reverse is 139.

Wrestling Card - Ken Kenneth

The wrestler's name is Ken Kenneth and the number stamped on the reverse is 119.

Wrestling Card - Bobby Bruns

The wrestler's name is Bobby Bruns and the number stamped on the reverse is 536. There is also some handwriting "Mid Western wrestling champion".

Wrestling Card - Pete Petersen

The wrestler's name is Pete Petersen and the number stamped on the reverse appears to be 630.

Wrestling Card - Sandy O'Donnell

The wrestler's name is Sandy O'Donnell and the number stamped on the reverse is 095.

Wrestling Card - Nango Singh

The wrestler's name is Nango Singh and the number stamped on the reverse is 439.

Wrestling Card - Mike Mazurki

The wrestler's name is Mike Mazurki and the number stamped on the reverse is 459.

Wrestling Card - Bob Wagner

The wrestler's name is Bob Wagner and the number stamped on the reverse is faded. There is a handwritten number RA9972.

Wrestling Card - Tommy O'Toole

The wrestler's name is Tommy O'Toole and the number stamped on the reverse of the second card is 836.