Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1913 — Jared Had a Right to Kick. [ARTICLE]

Jared Had a Right to Kick.

‘‘Yes, Methuselah was the oldest man. He was 969 years of age when he died. But do you know who was next to the oldest?” “No, I don’t know as I ever heard.” “Jared. He was 962 when he went to his regard.” “By Henry! It must grind a fellow to hang on that long and then drop out of sight, missing a chance for everlasting glory by an insignificant seven years. I’d have been mighty sore If I’d been Jared, I’ll tell you that!”