*** start of the project gutenberg ebook 1297 *** the iron puddler my life in the rolling mills and what came of it by james j. davis introduction by joseph g. cannon the man whose life story is here presented between book covers is at the time of writing only forty-eight years old. when i met him many years ago he was a young man full of enthusiasm. i remember saying to him then, with your enthusiasm and the sparkle which you have in your eyes i am sure you will make good. why should s...