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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
7
The Himalayas host ant species well above sea level with life found up to increasingly high elevations. Studies suggest life may exist at 13 000 feet or more, a fact not seen in other mountain ranges.
The text notes Jayas observing 115 ant forms in the Himalayas and states that fifty are unique to those mountains, highlighting exceptional regional biodiversity beyond common varieties.
In Comptes Rendus Charles Janet describes the queen ant’s wing muscles as the largest body organ. After fertilization the wings are discarded and muscles vanish, not by phagocytosis but by transferring muscle material to enrich the blood. London Globe summary.
The London Graphic complains that dress monotony drives endless extravagance. Despite daily elaborations, the eternal pinafore remains unchanged, only more ornate and expensive.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recalls a couple plans for marriage interrupted by a fire. The exchange captures the sudden disruption and the man's stunned reaction as the moment collapses into disbelief.
Archaeological note describes sacred crocodile burials alongside Egypt's kings, highlighting ritual connections between animals and royal cults and suggesting ceremonial roles in burial contexts.
Community updates across the county cover happenings in several towns and daily life events. Reports include notable visits, small social activities, and general day to day affairs shaping the local scene.
Oct 14 reports show Mr and Mrs Peter Wyse and baby visiting Mr Pleasant. Dan Wenger and family from Washington and Hal Huston with John Long from Crawfordsville visit. Orly Keith sells elevator interest to J B Schowalter forming Schowalter and Son. Orus Boshart loses finger to buzz saw Friday evening. Multiple visits to Washington Crawfordsville and Will Allen’s noted with local families and relatives.
Oct 14 notes show Mrs Frank McKay and others visiting friends from Sam Anderson to Chas McMullin. Several attendees join James Dawson sale near West Chester while families host meals and welcome guests from Wyman Eureka Washington and Muscatine. Community members travel, threshing at Abdill farm and church services at Walnut school house.
Harvey Knupp and family visited the Arthur Durst home. The stork visited Andy McGuire's with a twelve pound boy. Thomas McKee left for South Chicago. Jennie plans to start home Tuesday. Lee Gordon bought 40 acres east of his home from Harve Humston. James Altic and family called on Frank Jackson. Rev James Priestnal entertained at Newton Noecker. Mrs Will Todd left for Kansas City for a wedding. Mr and Mrs Green depart Tuesday for a sand seeing trip through Texas.
Rush and Mable Helwick visited at the Harry Welch home Sunday. Many neighbors traveled to Moline for visits. Willis Todd and his mother from Washington visited Will Todd. Miss Veda Stryker becomes Prairie Flower teacher replacing Miss Durst who improves but cannot teach yet. Various calls, visits, and an invite to the Stevenson Helwick wedding at Rockwell City. A cattle sale by Ed Bishop is announced and Chamberlain's remedy is endorsed by Geo. W. Brock of Aberdeen Md. Enter prise is sold by Cook and Sherman.
Dr H B Marr arrived with household goods and will settle at the Howard Crozier house. The hotel opened yesterday by John Wertz offering meals and lodging. Rev Geo Ballinger preached his first sermon and will reside in the J C Jones home. J C Mathers family is safely reunited in Corpus Christi Texas.
Oct 14 report shows Paul Drella of Chicago visiting his cousin at the Albert Wy soske home last week. W J Dawson returns from Sigourney. Dewolf farm bridge work continues with a steam shovel. J W Jones moved to the Townsley place recently. A W Duttweiler bought the M Z Bain farm from Schowalter of Warland. Joe Snider’s house was repainted. C C Bray of Kansas visited C Nicola’s home. R J Gudgell and J W Jones returned from Fairfield Friday. A train at Rock Island crossing startled Wm Wiles’s team. the wagon toppled, injuring Wiles and his grandson. Wiles’s condition worsens. Several from this line attended the atlas Hesseltine’s Saturday.
Good paying repair shop one of the best equipped in the state for all kinds of fine machine work located in Washington. Reason for sale owner holds salaried position terms to suit purchaser inquire at this office tf hed.
A 30 piece Indian band will perform at Graham on October 16. The group will wear native costumes for part of the program. Prices are affordable for all ages with lower floor 50 cents, balcony 35, gallery 25, school children reduced rates.
Advertises Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a universal cure for constipation headaches and stomach troubles for the whole family. Claims affordability at 50 cents and availability from all druggists.
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