The record-union., 1891-09-11
CHRONIC u,IrHEALTH
Should Be Regarded as a Sin, Becau
1t Can Be Avoided.

Should Be Regarded as Sin. Because
1t Can Be Avoided.
We often hear beauty spoken of as be-
ing detrimental TO morals.
Young ladies who are good-look1ng, or
accounted handsome, are supposed to be
vain and disposed to turn up their we'll
formed noses at those who are less for
tunate in the matter of features.
1t is true that some do this, but tits al
ways regarded as an indication of lack
of good sense. Every handsome woman
is aware Of the fact, and no one ought to
begrudge her the satisfaction it affords.
1t is d great mistake for her if she
depends entirely on her beauty to carry
her through life.
Women of wealth sometimes try to
make up in dress what they lack in
beauty. These are generally more vain
and frivolous than those who are classed
among the beauties. 1t is neither plain
ness nor beauty that mars the soul, but
vanity or discomfort.
The woman who knows she is not
handsome, and HASN'T the means where
with to dress handsomely is apt to be dis
contented with her lot, to become sour
tempered and get on the
outs with the world generally.
In this she is fully as much
physical beauty and neglects the graces
of heart and mind. Both are guilty of
serious offenses for which they will cer-
tainly suffer here and hereafter. Their
children will also suffer mentally and
physically.
II you will give a little attention to the
matter tomorrow you may be able to
satisfy yourself as to how some women
are constantly SHINING, even If they are
faithful church-goers.
Notice the murky complexion of those
who have cultivated small waists. The
two invariably 60 together. Sunken eyes
with dark rings around them are gen.
orally due to the same cause; also flat
chests and prominent stomachs. 1t is inn
possible to contract the waist without dis
placing the liver and other vital organs.
The natural result of this is arrangement
of their functions and consequent i'm
pairment of health.
Ill-health-at least chronic ill-health-
should be regarded as q sin, because it is
something that can be avoided except in
rare instances.
The man who loiters around saloons or
gambling places until he becomes gam
bier and drunkard is no more at fault
than the woman who dresses improperly
and eats irrationally until she becomes
an invalid. In the sight of heaven they
are on par. The woman may not bring
as much disgrace on her good name, nor
cause as much suffering to her family as
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adds greatly to the burden that is being
borne by her husband, and leaves to her
children a legacy of weakness instead OF
health and strength.
This may be putting it pretty strong,
but it is true, and the truth will stand.
Those who are SHINING against the laws
of health are SHINING against the laws of
God, and are no less guilty than those
| who offend against moral laws of the
same grade.
1t is the duty of every woman to dress
in a becoming manner, yet without
vanity. If she possesses rare physical
charms, she should be thankful, and use
them to the honor of her sex. Good man
ners should always be associated with
good morals.
There are instances, probably, in which
| plain women have devoted themselves to
| the cultivation OF certain graces merely
to make amends for lack of physical
charms, but not nearly as many as some
are led to believe. Neither does physical
beauty spoil as many as some suppose.
In either case vanity controls the indi-
vidual.
OF all Things else women should pray
| to be delivered from vanity. Reasoning
pride is commendable, but vanity is
abominable, as well as sinful.-Pittsburg
Commercial Gazette.