Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1901 — They Took Him. [ARTICLE]

They Took Him.

“So you want a Job?” Inquired the manager of the great mercantile establishment; “Ever had any in this business?” “Well, no, not exactly,” the young man replied. “You see, I have Just got through college.” "Oh! Did you play football?” "Yes; I was center rush in our ’Varsity team last year.” “Good! and did you take any other part In athletics?” “I hold a medal as shot putter.” "T suppose you were In all the cane rushes and hat smashings, too?” “Yes, sir, I was the best hat smasher In my class.” “All right. John, give this young man work out In the wareroom. He'll be good at handling heavy boxes and barrels and such things—a college graduate, you-know.”