The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-01-06
lCopyriyh.cd 1881

ssated aasnesinone of those pleasant
secluded apartments belonging to i
weli-appointed palace car, one can
usually dismiss all care and yield with.
out a scruple to the full enjoyment OF
the position, or indulge in patriotic
efuslons over the lovely scenery. o
course everyone is at liberty to believe
that his own rative land, its mountains
and rivers, it mighty forests, or it
secluded glens, far surpass those OF
any other country. If in spring time,
Waen every tree or shrub is tipped
With the first delicate green leaf, from
baaksso fsthe rivsrto the~zhlghlaHue.
that overshadow it, we exclaim. "This
is the most lovely season of tie yearv'
But summer g stcals n upon sspfiag un-
a~warespna waenstke riaks grssh grass,
stands ready for.thoe scythe, and sblos-
SONS or fruits hang from every Dough
-ah, this surpasscs spring. But early
autumn approaches, with, her richs
Seldso OF corn and blending grain, her
orchards laden withf fast ripening frui,
OF every hue, and the forests, like fairy
land, gorgeous with their brilliant
leaves, and we are obliged to confess
that it has brought another charm, and
rivals summer. In the later autumn
the lights and shadows
on the mountains, the exquisite
golden haess changed for deepest rus.
SET, the dark red of tho ampelopsis
blending with the marvellous green OF
thessevefgreens, all caught by the flash.
ing river, and thrown hack in broken
rejected variety, give still a keener
of loyal admiration. But what
OF mldwinter-the earth in bridal
atsire' every trees bending under the
sprays Of diamonds-does not this
serve to strengthen allegiance to ..our
own, u native land" and We feel
ooligedsto acknowledge that, after all,
s'thcre is not half a kiss to choosep be-
tween the seasons as they pass over the
banks OF our nobiariyers, fertile fields.
and mighty mountains2
So like the seasons, ever ~chaneefnl,
now with lights aud then with. shai-
oWs, Is the state of married life,
Whlle many causes there are that
bring ripples on the calm and placid
waters OF marital bliss, We believe that
more married unhappinesss is caused
py the failure OF husband and wife to
work together, uniting all their Joint
thoughts and efforts, than tosaaysotber
single reason. It is very diRcu1t for
some young married couples to under
stand that no home can be built ND or
anything worth doing be done by one
alone. Husband and wife must build and
work together, otherwise happiness
a success will hc lacking. Thes
poWersthat madathem sstwain Of one,
hesh'so bound them together tha,'
there shoulasbe no thoughts Of nv
rlgots or thy rights, but, ours uritedly.
Inc father WILDE as richly blessed for.
.nstilling correct habits and principles
INTO his children's minds. and as
severely condemned for wrong in.
hushce, as the mother. Judging BY
much that is said, the mother must Be
heiu more responsible for the children's
c~haracters and principles than the.
iathsr, Na.are aware that we speak
treason and -hcresy in the estimation of
some but we are sure that parents can-
notlholdsa divided responsibility.
Nursing and care, in the main. are
thasmother.s office, no doubt and in
early infancy the mother, has~ a closer
intimacy, as.she must be o neces.
sary tothe child. When q little nast
ahrancy, In allowing, correctly organized
tamfly, and where the children love
q with equal %fervor, in.al questions
OF weight both the mother andichil6ren
turn to the father for final decision. n
isaa sad household where the hearts az
mother and Children do not accent tbis
as the natural and legitimate character
OF nome government and education.
Perhaps the mother may not ALWAYS
accept her husbands, decision with the
same falth with which the chid.re-
celves 1T but this Should neter@ be- seer.
ey the children. 1t is no evidence of
Year or weak and tame subnissiofla5h NJ.
cause She reserves her abiections4
wh'ch are often correct-pntilsheyeaa
discuss the subject alone Arguments,
between parents shonsd sasways beS
avoided before their children vile
strengthens her husb&na- j hands. ana
hls love also, if she siha2lysays: "De
as your father says" 81, .sFather knows