The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1911-08-29

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ground.
The cost Of the statue was over
Sa,OO0,0OO, which was paid for by
popular subscription in France.
The rOdding Of Washington Mon
ument, the Goddess Of Liberty and
government buildings show the
confidence that the great men Of
America have in Lightning Rods.
The following are only a few ex-
tracts from various authorities to
show a fair minded man that the
best electrical science and scientists
stand for the use Of a proper light
ming rod properly applied
Prof. Merriam, Of New York, says:
Il am in favor Of Lightning Rods
generally as the best means oil pro-
lection to life and property, and this
favorable opinion Is the result OF ob-
servation and study that have ex-
tended over more than half a CEN
fury Of time, and over a large extent
Of geographical surface. "
Prof. Jos. Henry, Secretary Smith
sonian Institute. Washington, says:
In a house properly provided with
Lightning Rods. however many dis
charges may fall on ii, we are well
assured from full experience and es-
tablished principles, no damage can
come to the occupants within"
Mr.. Richard Anderson, +. c. S.
+, q. s., an acknowledged authori-
ty says: Ii may be laid down as a
settled fact, that well made Light
ming Rod, properly placed and kept
in an Efficient state can never under
any circumstances, fail in its action"
Prof. Meade, Of the United States
Weather Bureau, advises the use Of
Lightning Rods and the War de-
partment uses rods in all light
houses and exposed buildings. AT
the advice Of prominent electricians,
the White house is also roddcd.
Prof. Willis l.. Moore of the L. s.
" Gather Bureau, in his report for
1901 says: Without a doubt light
ming rods are etiicacious in the pro-
lection Of buildings. Buildings,
even when struck, if provided with
rods suffer little damage compared
with those without protectors"
Prof. Thomas A. Edison, the
noted electrician says: Light
ming Rods will protect buildings
provided a good contact is made
with the wet earth"
VALUABLE DON'TS.
Don't decide that there is no virtue
in Lightning Conductors, because
some one may be better informed
than yourself says SO Read the IN
impeachable testimony Of Philoso-
pliers or any other scientific work.
Don't think you can afford to run
your chances" when life and proper
ty are at stake. Money can not
bring back the lives OF those you
are bound to protect; and 10 lose
your building means loss Of time
aud money. A good Lightning Rod
is the best insurance known.
Don't believe that because your
building has never been struck in all
these years it will never be. ut is
a long road that has no turn" and
because you have lived this long
without dying, is no reason you new
er will.
Don't forget that electricity trav.
els better over metals than any 9th
er substance, as everybody knows.
That is why the United States Wea-
Their bureau recommends Lightning
Conductors on all buildings.
Don't forget that losses by light
ming do not occur on buildings that
are protected by rods.
Remember that anyone who has
gone through the trying ordeal of
seeing whole seasons crop demol-
ished by a single stroke or has be-
held his house in ruins or looked
upon the disfgured corpse Of those
whom he loves, can never begrudge
the small amount necessary TO give
protection by means Of a properly
applied rod.
Who says good Lightning Rods
are a sure protection?
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