Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1918 — At a Disadvantage. [ARTICLE]

At a Disadvantage.

“My friend,” said the philosopher, “my motto is, ‘Stay on the sunny side of the street.’ ” “I’ve tried that,” replied the pessimist, “but it won’t work.” “Why not?” “The minute I brighten up people who know me as a man under a cloud think that’s an opportune time to strike me for a loan.”