Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 219, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1917 — Would Give Him Exercise. [ARTICLE]

Would Give Him Exercise.

Former Congressman George R. Smith of Minneapolis is fond of hunting and takes great pride in the ownership of a costly setter dog of noble birth. One day an old man, who was acting as guide for the hunt, came near making a lifelong enemy of Smith by criticizing the dog’s technique in the field. “The dog’s perfectly all right," declared Smith, indignantly. “I wouldn’t trade him for any dog I ever saw, only he doesn’t get quite enough exercise. I’m busy and have to keep him penned up a good deal. He ought to have more exercise and that would Improve his hunting.” “Has he got any fleas?” inquired the old man. “Should say not,” replied Smith, insulted. “That dog has his bath every week the same as I hope you do.” “Why don’t you give him a few fleas'?” “What do you mean, give him fleas? Why should I want a fine dog like him to have fleas?” “Well,” opined the guide, thoughtfully, “they’d give him exercise.’’—St Louis Republic.