The Paine Remains and a Lifelong Controversy
The article traces Thomas Paine’s life after his release in 1794, his death in New York in 1809, and burial at his New Rochelle estate. It recounts Cobbett’s 1819 exhumation, England’s plans for a grand funeral, and the long search by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, ending with partial remains found and a headstone inscribed Author of Common Sense.
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Directory
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Paris
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William Cobbett
America
England
Cobbett
Normandy Farm
Surrey
London
William M. van der Weyde
Association
Memorial Day centered on Thomas Paine in New Rochelle
Memorial day will honor Thomas Paine as the central figure in New Rochelle New York with a Thomas Paine Memorial building to be erected on a site once granted to Paine by New York in 1784 A museum will showcase Paine memorabilia and rare editions along with correspondence with Washington Adams Jefferson and other Revolutionary leaders.
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Thetford
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Magazine
Lexington and Concord
Congress
Delaware
Trenton
Princeton
Committee of Foreign Affairs
Continental Congress
John Laurens
France
Bordentown
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New York
Pennsylvania
Quotations on Liberty and Rights Across History
A compact excerpt presents multiple 18th century to early American texts on independence, sacrifice, constitutional principle, and human rights. It contrasts declarations, patriotism, and political theory from Common Sense, The Crisis, Rights of Man, and Age of Reason, illustrating enduring debates over freedom and governance.
No sit around act learn to get it and go out
A collection of wry observations on ambition politics and daily life from a talkative columnist. The notes joke about vanity in public figures fashion in coffeehouses and the media while offering blunt wisdom on effort honesty and self improvement. The piece mixes quips about town officials strangers and the press with reflections on modern life and character.
Self reliance vs borrowed thinking in man’s mind
A critic notes that a person who claims to think independently often simply adopts others ideas. He believes he is thinking yet merely accepts ready made opinions from others rather than forming his own.
Heed Nature's Warning Before It Is Too Late
Pains in the side back and kidneys signal trouble with the system. Nervousness loss of appetite and sleeplessness are advance warnings that, if heeded, may prevent serious health problems later on.
Tanlac Healing Thousands with Health Restored
Over 100000 persons testify Tanlac corrected stomach trouble indigestion rheumatism nervousness and related ailments It builds up the system and starts rich red blood coursing through the veins All good druggists sell Tanlac.
Theodore Roosevelts Early Character Remains Notably True
A Los Angeles Times excerpt recalls Theodore Roosevelt Jr showing bold traits as a boy at Oyster Bay with a muddy face at breakfast. Family friends recount his stubborn reply about washing his face, illustrating the blend of mischief and earnestness that marked his later career.
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Theodore
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Teddy, Jr
Teddy
Los Angeles Times
Butter and Margarine Trade Shifts After War
In Germany, butter consumption rivaled margarine before the war, but postwar patterns show butter and margarine nearly swapping roles, with butter remaining high as margarine demand climbs.
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