Three Revolutionary Figures Born in January 1737
This piece marks the 200th birthday of Ethan Allen John Hancock and Thomas Paine. It sketches their distinct lives from frontier fighter to merchant signer and pamphleteer, highlighting their shared commitment to liberty and the American cause despite different paths. It notes Allen’s Vermont conflicts Hancock’s leadership and Paine’s dramatic writings and exile.
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North America
George II
England
Litchfield
Coma
Ethan
Ethan Allen
Commonwealth
Hobin Hood
New England
Quincy
Mass
Afs Esther Eed
Boston
George
John Hancock
Old England
Thetford
Norfolk
America
Carymon
Thomas Paine
Ticonderoga
Jenna Hancock
Paul Revere
Lexington
Hancock
Congress
Washington
Continental Army
Contiental Congress
Kmassarhugelts
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
James Bowdein
Bowdein
Hanesock
Mona
Wineter
Paine
James Monroe
United States
France
New York
New Rochelle
William Cobbett
Pleasure Giving Talking 10 Advantage of Others 1937
A 1937 feature urges using the telephone kindly to spread happiness and comfort. It argues that thoughtful words can inspire children, soothe sorrow, and deepen joy, while discouraging harmful, repetitive, derogatory talk that harms both speaker and listener.
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Det
Chimney loss explained and how to save heat at fireplace
A heating expert explains chimney loss as wasted heat rising up the chimney. The remedy is simple: when refueling the fire, adjust the damper handle to reduce heat wasted and use more of the generated warmth in the room.
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Vielin
Lydia Et
Plate
Lydia
Pinestam
Damper Adjustment Guide for Efficient Home Heating
The text explains adjusting a smoke pipe damper to balance heat output and chimney loss. Start at 110th inch toward the closed upright, then add sixteenth inch increments while fire burns. Mark the ideal position with chalk and keep the damper near closed to reduce chimney loss and increase useful heat.
Quotations About Freedom and Broadcasting From History
A collage of historic quotes emphasizes the value of keeping one’s word, the long work of building freedom, and the role of broadcasting in understanding other nations. Notable voices warn that lasting liberty requires effort while destruction can come quickly.
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Franklin
Ernest J. P. Bern
Guglielmo Marconi
Milnesia Wafer Health Claim Ad From A Vintage Page
An old advertisement touts Milnesia wafers as the original milk of magnesia in minty, crunchy form. It promises relief from headaches stomach issues and sluggishness, describing each wafer as equal to four spoonfuls of magnesia and noting price and store availability.
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Magnesia
Heartburn remedy ad with Milaesia wafer claims
An old style ad warns against overeating and lying awake with heartburn. It promotes Milaesia original milk of magnesia wafers as a quick pleasant relief, noting each wafer contains four teaspoonfuls and prices of 20, 15, 35 and 60 cents for the bottles.
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Elmo Scott Watson
the Strang
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Province of
Green Mountain Boys
Calder
Canada
United Colonies
Green Mountain
Alles
Montreal
Vermont
Bu Sill
New Tlamashire
Continental Congress
Allen
Vermont Toose
Lake Champlain
Col
Henry Laurens
Holland
Westchester County
Pennsylvania
Peine
Burke
King's Bench
Robespierre
Cts
Mas Garter College
Teasoon
Milnesia
Milaesia
Magne
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