Hell, he just stepped out of a Michigan saw mill after the boss gave him new suspenders for Thanskgiving because his old one were about to give way. The Boss's son Mike was standing in the yard with his camera, handed him his new Niedner rifle, "Hold this" and snapped the photo of Jake, still covered with wood chips.
No Smoking at the saw mill!

Best part of old pix is making up your own story, eh?
Great pic!