The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-03-10
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THINKS AND THINGS S. !.
YOUNG STEADY.

True friendship never considers
the size of mans purse.
That the average woman OF to-
day is as we'll qualified to vote and
have voice IN the governing of
the country as many men who en-
Joy that privilege there are few
will deny. During the past years
the women have made marvellous
advances in the commercial world.
Where necessity commanded she
has proven herself capable Of con-
forming to any conditions, She
has successfully invaded almost
every field of human endeavor.
She has, moreover, clearly demon
strated that in many cases she is
not only mans equal, but his su-
perior. By nature best fitted for
the part she is foremost in the
ranks of the reformers until her
blessed influence is felt wherever
the need of gentle counsel and
sympathy exists If women were
permitted to enjoy the.same privi-
lege as man there is. little doubt
that many reforms would result.
The need Of these reforms are rec
ognized by many, even those who
! are opposed to equal rights. The
reason, however, why women are
: denied these rights is not because
i their true worth is not appreciated,
! but because their gentle influence
is needed elsewhere. The national
= affairs might prosper for ages with
out that influence but tthe home
y circle--never. The coming gen.
u Grafton has too much need Of
{ mothers care, gentle restraint and
= helpful teachings and if the women
Of today would but recognize that
fact and strive to supply that need
there would be less need of reforms
: in the future.
The desire for happiness, the
. wish for the love and respect Of
81 all is purely human trait; the
love of wealth and position is a
human weakness, characteristic OF
u both sexes. The idea that wealth
ne constitutes happiness is delusion
AN empty dream. Mere wealth
lis alone can never produce happiness,
e, nor does the lack of it place the
h. better things of life beyond the
xt reach of any. The value Of wealth
is grossly exaggerated. Beyond
e the power 10 supply US with the
- purely material necessaries of life
~ it is as valueless as it is Elusive,
, ! To place mere wealth upon ped.
- estal, to make it the sole object oil
your ambition, is to be insensible
of the better things oflife, the things
that make life worth while. The
man who counts his money by mil
St lions may purchase the obedience
asst but never the respect or love of his
he felIowmen. That he may find
lar those who are willing to bow in
,ry submission to his will, to sacrifice
ng honor, respect and all that life
nd holds dear to his interests neither
rm adds to his happiness nor great
inc ness The man who has neither
!, wealth nor position is loved for wha
ity he is, not for what he has. No
YER only does wealth fail to produce
i'm happiness, but is largely account
aes able for many Of the troubles anl
ess sorrows Of this world. The ole
the saying, that money is at the roo
it'll of all evil is not without truth
IL man could only be satisfied
- with plenty all would be ricl
and happy. The class distinction
existing today would be unknown
The divine teaching that all mel
are born equal would not be los
sight of in the greedy rush TO
earthly riches. The man VIII,
knows and enjoys true happiness
is the one who tolls for his living
-even though the fruits of hi