Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1917 — GIVE EVERY MAN DUE CREDIT [ARTICLE]

GIVE EVERY MAN DUE CREDIT

Boost That Has a String to It, No Matter for What Reason, Is Mean '• and Unworthy. “Oh, yes, lie is a fine fellow, but do you know who his father is?” You have heard it said many times, but could anything be meaner? When 0 man goes wrong his sisters and his brothers, and his children, particularly, should not be made to bear the brpnt of his misdeeds. Each and all of us have a hard enough time keeping in the straight and narrow path without a double handicap in the shape of our weak relatives. Give every man credit for the real good he does. Don’t limit your praise with “that is moresthan. could be expected considering his parentage.” Be charitable and fair enough to forget the drawbacks and give your compliments without disparagement. Every family has its black sheep, if the truth were known, and would give anything in this world to save the erring one. . As yon want to shield the sinner in your own fold, forget the sinning in the flock next door. It is a rule which works both ways. Give every man full praise without a handicap.—Chicago Examiner.