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Various Scientific Notes and Observations From The Ledger
A compilation of scientific and cultural notes: sea water salinity at 2 percent versus Great Salt Lake at 22 percent. Dogiel studies on music affecting circulation and respiration. a new Peruvian island of volcanic origin. Hanover Bremen Railway fuel efficiency. fish pain debate by C S Bentley. Faure electrical storage for water power. a Swiss watchbox running without winding. century-scale extinction trend among giants. Russian experiment with extinguishing powder fumes. Austrian engineers propose underground railway for mail. Blue color reference in ancient texts discussed by Sir John Lubbock. standards weights construction details by Deville and Mascart. ivory used in standards due to moisture resistance. a quote urging modesty in performance. a school note about a girl teacher and a shy male pupil. an Alderman Tucker claim about curing rheum with Culicura remedies. Chicago papers mock Boston Rossi critiques.