Two important people are not in this photo from July 1936: Veronica Schmitz, 37, and Jacob, the largest baby born in Minnesota. She and her 15-pound, 15.2-ounce newborn were recovering in the Graceville hospital after a difficult birth. Jacob Sr., a farmer in western Minnesota, made sure the other dozen kids finished their chores and cleaned up in time for a visit from a Minneapolis Star photographer. At top, from left: Donald, 13; Vivian, 14; Valeria, 15; Victor, 18; Reinhard, 11; Eugene, 10, and Louise, 8. Below: Katherine, 7; Laura, 6, and Elizabeth, 3. Holding Vernon and Veronica, 16 months, was dear old Dad, 40.
