The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900 Vol. 57, May, 1900 to October, 1900

"The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900" by Various, is a scientific journal from the turn of the century that delivers a collection of articles focused on science and technology for the everyday reader of the time. The volume starts with Professor Joseph Jastrow's piece, where he examines the appeal and origins of unorthodox beliefs, from hollow Earth theories to the rising popularity of Theosophy and Spiritualism; the article suggests that societal ignorance and historical context might fuel these beliefs while also highlighting the need for critical thinking when exploring them, setting the tone for the journal's commitment to both scientific progress and the careful examination of ideas.