Some Economic Aspects of the World War (pp. 1-10) by Charles R. Van Hise
The Nomenclature Used in Colloid Chemistry. A Plea for Reform (pp. 10-14) by Arthur W. Thomas Address at the Funeral Services of Joseph Young Bergen (pp. 14-15) by Edwin H. Hall
Scientific Events
The Medallists of the Royal Society (pp. 15-16) Report of the Year's Work at the U. S. Naval Observatory (p. 16) The Enlistment in Engineer Reserve Corps of Technical Students Pending Completion of Studies (pp. 16-17) Scientific Notes and News (pp. 17-22) University and Educational News (p. 22)
Discussion and Correspondence
A Suggestion for Staining Technique (p. 22) by Paul Ashley West
A Note on the Preparation of Skeletons by Bacterial Digestion (pp. 22-23) by Ralph G. Hurlin Shall the Use of the Astronomical Day Be Discontinued (p. 23) by W. S. Eichelberger
Scientific Books
Review: The Microscope by Simon Henry Gage (p. 23) reviewed by M. F. Guyer
Review: Introduction to Rural Sociology by Paul L. Vogt (p. 24) reviewed by Warren S. Thompson
Special Articles
Note on a Wet Condenser Suitable for Continuous High Potential Service (pp. 24-25) by E. Karrer, H. S. Newcomer Boston Meeting of the American Chemical Society. VI (pp. 25-26)