Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-05-08

NlA&bA p" - h~s NAs~t f
a. from a trance, and expect to find
in connection with these ~distracting
dimples and sparkling eyes something
that is far more essential to their hap
piness in this hfe-namely, a wife who
Is capable Of taking entire charge of
her household affairs, and is rs familiar
with the duties of the kitchen as with
the etiquette Of the parlor. Thus, in
order to please her husband and retain
his love and respect, a I'M must
have some knowledge of housekeeping.
Before marriage the ardent young
lover d ,es not give this all-important
subject u second thought, but after
marriage-ah! that is different-after
marriage he naturally expects his wife
to at least understand how to take
charge Of q house, even if his financial
condition in life is such that she is not
obliged TO do the work herself. She
should fully understand how a good
dinner is to be prepared, and how to
serve it in Nh attractive manner, then
she will find herself capable of direct
ing q servant in the duties which be-
long to her station, and by this knowl-
edge alone, if for no other reason, she
will command the servants respect.
Think Of this, girls, and when your
mother urges you-as l think nearly
all mothers do; / know mine did--to
acquire some knowledge Of the won
derful art Of baking good bread and
preparing a nourishing diet, do not re-
fuse to follow her advice. Bear in
mind that o lack of these qualifications
ON the part OF the wife has been the
cause Of much domestic difficulty.
Apropos Of domestic difficulty" I
am tempted to add q few words to the
| young men, for some Of them may ac-
| cidentally read this little article. 1t is
this: If you marry, try and appreciate
your wife's first effort to keep house.
Don't misunderstood me. I mean,
show your appreciation, not only by q
deep, inward satisfaction which is not
discernible to the naked eye, but by
word Of mouth. Don't be afraid to say
right out In good, plain English that
you are pleased. Remember that q
little praise from the husband will
| 20 far toward resting q tired wife, aud
if she strives to do her best, give her
credit for it. Never forget that it
takes practice to make perfect. II
| she makes biscuit for tea ard they
| don't turn out as light and fiaky as
your mothers used to be, just take my
advice and don't say SO, unless you
want to entirely discourage her, and
make her think that life and house,
keeping are burdens too heavy to bear.
There is only one course for You to
pursue. Eat at least n of the bis
cults, then praise them. Say they are
| delicious and call her your darling.
Don't forget all the old pet names just
because your sweetheart is now your
wife. Tell her the biscuits are
even better than those Your mother
used to make. Don't hesitate to
say this simply because it isn't quite
truthful. Such q prevarication will be
readily overlooked, for it is in o good
cause, and you may depend upon it
your wife will be very grateful for your
good-natured remarks. She will see
ut q glance that the biscuits are not as
they should be, but instead of feeling
tired and discouraged and spelling her
pretty eyes crying, she will make a seq
ond attempt which will no doubt be a
great improvement ON the first, for we
all know that experience is a valuable
part Of IN education.
Take my advice, young men, and
your homes will doubtless be happy
ones; and on entering you will en-
counter bright smiles and pleasant
words.-ChicagO Ledger,