Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898

"Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898" by Various is a compilation of diverse articles reflecting the late 19th-century fascination with science and discovery. This issue explores different subjects, swinging from a biographical study of Emperor William II of Germany to the complex roots of poverty, plus the influence of ocean flows on weather patterns. Amidst these intellectual quests, an account from the war in Sudan plunges readers into the real-world challenges and adventures faced by those on military campaigns—creating a wide-ranging snapshot of the era's interests.