As entertainers, songsters had the task of enticing a public, to whom the concoctions were then offered. One  published in 1886 by Professor Lorman, "The Great Disease Detective" of Philadelphia. "The Lorman's Indian Oil Star Specialty SONGSTER" announced on the booklet's title page that it contained "an entirely new and original collection of Songs now being sung nightly by the members of the above named excellent company, together with all the popular Songs of the day."
As performers, songsters had the duty of captivating an audience, to whom the concoctions were then presented. One published in 1886 by Professor Lorman, "The Great Disease Detective" of Philadelphia. "The Lorman's Indian Oil Star Specialty SONGSTER" advertised on the booklet's title page that it included "an entirely new and original collection of Songs now being sung nightly by the members of the above named excellent company, together with all the popular Songs of the day."