A Plea for War by Col Lea on Military Readiness
Col James G C Lea argues war power drives national growth and warns America has long neglected its military readiness. He cites Civil War losses, costs, and pensions to urge sustained preparation, noting Spain’s war exposed outdated arms and underarm’d volunteers. He stresses peace as luxury and war as essential.
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Spain
United States
The New Study of Lightning
A long piece describes rising lightning activity based on Bezold and Pellat observations, Weather Bureau efforts to gather data, and the failure of quick reporting. It notes biology of storms, statistics on deaths and property losses, and urges public participation during storm season to improve national records. It compares U S rates with Europe and discusses urban rural risk differences and tree and roof effects on lightning guidance.
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Weather Bureau
Climate and Crop Service
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Germany
Ajax
Alexander McAdie
United States
England
Wales
France
Belgium
Sweden
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