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Scientific Sliftings and Natural Phenomena Review
Observations on sunspot cycles may peak this year with speculation of delays to 1890 or 1892. Dr. Oscar Lenz reports Sahara journeys found no lows below sea level. German chemists find life cells reduce silver salts, while dead cells stop the effect. Chadwick notes large gains in saved lives from preventive epidemic measures. Gas as fuel could help London gain smokeless air with electricity likely. Earthquakes tied to shallow subterranean processes. Liquor changes under light depend on bottle color. Insects show remarkable muscular power relative to size. The Yellow River mouth shifted, and the Chinese record many historic river changes. Rising self-destruction reports appear in many nations, with climate and family factors influencing. Drowning and hanging common methods. Other notes include health remedies and a lighthearted horse car anecdote.