Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 August 1912 — Pet Funny Stories. [ARTICLE]

Pet Funny Stories.

Authors are not above having a pet story to be told over and over again on occasion—and off, too. ' Emerson Hough, who in his novels deals with extremely serious topics, has a keen sense of humor and never tires of telling about a guide he once had on a fishing trip In the Adirondacks. This guide had also been employed by Grover Cleveland, and Dr. Henry van Dyke of Princeton university. ' Shortly after the birth of President Cleveland’s little daughter the chief executive went on a fishing trip and was delighted to learn that his guide had also become a father. “How much did your baby weigh at birth?” asked Mr. Cleveland. “Twenty-two pounds, sir,” answered the guide, “Twenty-two pounds!” exclaimed the president, in amazement; “why, my baby weighed but seven.”