Three Revolutionary Figures Born in January 1737
Footnotes to history recount Ethan Allen John Hancock and Thomas Paine born within January 1737. The piece traces their early lives and later roles from frontier leader to merchant signer and pamphleteer shaping American liberty.
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North America
George II of
England
Litchfield
Conn
Ethan
Allen
Commonwealth
Robin Hood
New England
Quincy
Mass
Boston
George
John Hancock
New Wagiania
Old England
Thetford
Norfolk
America
Thomas Paine
Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
Paul Revere
Lexington
New York
Colden
The Chesters Plan Robbery Of Auntie And Helen
Auntie foils a break in and discovers the Chester couple schemed to lure her and Helen out for a theft of wedding gifts and jewels. She calls the police and the Chesters vanish from the furnished apartment, leaving a shocked scene.
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Louise Adderson
New York City
Auntie
Helen
Montreal
Chesters
Mrs. Chester
Anther
Mr. Chester
Mr Chester
First Presidential Election and Hancock Vote Details
The text notes John Hancock as one of twelve voting figures in the early presidential election, receiving four votes. It mentions Washington receiving one vote from each of 66 electors, and references Hancock’s political role and a 1793 death. It also explores the saying feet of clay via Biblical and cultural usage with a brief reference to Daniel 2.
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New York
New Hampshire
Continental Congress
Ticonderoga
Congress
Allen
Vermont
United Colonies
Canada
Ethan Allen
Lake Charhplain
United States
National Capitol
Washington
John Hancock
Harvard College
Boston
Hancock
Continental Army
Rhode Island
James II
Peeces
Thomas Paine
Daniel I
Pleasure Giving in 1937 Talk on Using Words Wisely
The piece urges mindful speech, arguing talking can spread happiness and comfort and spur virtue. It warns against excessive or harmful talk, advocating more praise and kind, heartfelt words to aid others and themselves in 1937.
Reducing Chimney Loss to Boost Home Heat
The article explains a damper adjustment technique to cut heat wasted up the chimney. By moving the turn damper 1/16 inch toward closed, you reduce chimney loss and increase useful heat, lowering fuel bills. Mark and maintain the optimal damper position.
Pride and folly in Ruskin’s cautionary note
A fragmentary reflection on pride as the root of many errors and prudent behavior that avoids bold, public acts. The text contrasts wealth with idle arrogance and notes danger in proud actions.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Connecticut
Province of
Green Mountain Boys
Payne’s Other Services
Paine
Nathanael Greene
Congressional Committee
Silas Deane
France
Pennsylvania
Col
Henry Laurens
Holland
Westchester County
Burke
King’s Bench
King XVI
Convention
Saved
Robespierre
James Monroe
New Rochelle
William Cobbett
Mov
Floyd Gibbons
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Jose
Ruskin
Luden
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
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