Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1890 — About Rats. [ARTICLE]

About Rats.

Perhaps you think that a rat is a repulsive animal, and unworthy of notice. You are mistaken. A rat is easily t mod and very intelligent and playful, much more so than its natural enemy, the cat. The reason they are detested is because they are so numerous and have such great appetites. D they were searoe, people would hunt lor them and train them for petia. —Ex.