The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-12-23
THE GIRL WHO READS.

and mean she who reads carefully oil
that they coptain, news, editorials, essay,
political, religious, scientific or otherwiss,
the market reports. and even the adssf-
tisement-is am;able. intelligent. aetivs,
practical, smart. 9 There 10 NO lsentimsn-
tal nonsense about her. She does mot be.
stow her Affections on . brainless popia-,
Jay, and when her insane dream Of mup-s
dane bliss IS suddenly dissipated BY disap-
pointment, bitter but inevitable, degeser.
ate into that very interesting lady sho sgt
ures in breach of promise and divorce
suits. Not she The girl who reads tho
newspapers Is posted up in little eceen-.
trici,ies OF sham rnen. tits impossible .
deceive her with Hattcring words, slsI
CANT man uers, or with high-sounding sis;
ties add lavish display Of wealth. She y.
. consummate judge Of character and,
readily distinguishes true manhood from
the shoddy material so plentiful in all ss-
ciety. She does not ruin her health Ind
the symmetry of her form BY ''tight he-
ing" and she wears shoes that, abe can
walk in with comfort. She always dress
.s neatly and tastefully. but does not run
in deb, for unnecessary fuery. Systemasis
order reigns wherever she has control
She economies inteliigently in all things.s
She is always cheerful and lively. and us,,
ually contrives to make those about her.
happy and contented with thsmselves.-
1 She converses entertainiugly upon I'll
current topics, social, political, or crelig-.
ious. She has clear aud decided opin-
ions about theology and theologists, and
she knows thing or two in regard to par
y schemes pnd manipulations. She
scorns dependence, and is not ashamed
to own 10 the presence of the highest and
mightiest 10 society that she has . prse-
teal acquaintance with the wash tub.
No one ever catches her in the parlsf
reading yellow covered novels, or banging
the piano for the edi6cation of the tra1-
scendent Augustus Adolphus Fitspetfol-,
/ cum, while her mother is in the kitehiA
sweating over her baking and irening.-
Whatever her hands End 70 do she does,
willingly. aud with . grace that chsfms
the beholder. She develops into shs
most successful housekeeper and reveEed,
. wife and mother. She does not belisya
she was created for ornament alone-for
1 some unfortunate man to spfhd his mon.
lsy upon, and astonish his friends with
She better understands her capabilities
and her mission. She does no: attempt
10 shirk the responsibilities Of life, but
puts her shoulder bravely to the wheel
aud does her part. She not only makes
her husband s home attractive. fills it.with
sunshine and happiness, but she renders
him substantial assistance in his struggle
after wealth and position.
1 Her husband is never called upon 70
eat indigestible food. He comes homs
to bis meals, tired and dispirited, aud
finds his food which is. always perfect in
its way, in readiness for him at precisely
the appointed time. Heis greeted With
10 smile aud kiss that wonderfully cheer
land rest him. His children are intelli.
gent, healthy and wcll-bshavsd. They
constantly breathe an atmosphere Of pu.
rity, refinement, Christian -forbearancs
and charity, and these qualities becenN
lso thoroughly incorporated into thar very
!, natures that they never can be removed
!, As they grow up, their love OF hS:ne ney-
or diminishes. Wherever thsit lot msy
. be cast, whatever trials and disappoihf-
|, ments they may experience, its inayease,
elevating and ennobling. is felt BY, them
lthrough life. -
! Young man, if you would enjoy ths
blessing Of aIhome wherein dwelts love.
, beauty. contentmept, happiness and vir>
tue If you would live long and be, sps-
cessful in all your business undertakings
lie you would be Z happy father, an honor.
ed and Influential citisen-maffy sngifl
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