The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-11-19


along before mirrors were invented.
1t is doubtful il many Of US realize what
an important part these rehectors play
in our daily lives. They are used by
all classes. rich and poor, young and
old.
The mirror is the only medium we
have by which we may see ourselves
as Others see US" Yet I have seen
persons that I verify believe never, in
their whole lives, went up to their
mirrors and gave themselves a good,
squore look in the face. II they had,
they would surely have set about at
once cultivating a pleasant coun-
tenance.
II we would all study our mirrored
images, note the lines Of nervous irri-
liability and ill-temper, and earnestly
strive 10 overcome the causes that
produce them, what a vast reformation
would begin.
Then another important function OF
the looking glass, is to remind US OF
our personal appearance around the
home.
II l could afford only one mirror,
should unhesita,ingly place that one
in my kitchen. And if possible, I
would have it large enough to reflect
my entire figure at once.
We housewives, especially on the
farm, are so prone 10 get careless and
neglectIul, and to think anything good
enough to wear at home, and that is
greivous mistake.
With long mirror placed conven-
iently in the kitchen in such location
that we must pass it repeatedly as we
20 about our work, I think we would
gradually come 10 take more pride in
trying to be always neatly and becom
ingly dressed.
You see, am banking on the nat,
ura vanity Of women, and all should
possess reasonable amount Of it. The
glass would pc a constant reminder,
and an unfattering critic, if we grew
careless.
Not only would it stimulate our pride
in the mater OF clothes, but am sure
it would also help TO Danish the irown
from Our brows, and the traces OF i'll,
temper from our faces, for no one
likes to look at a scowling counte-
nance-not even the reflection OF
ones own!
AKitrhen "Utsaslr
Personally, my kitchen mirror is
very intimate friend Of mine. use it
oltener than any other "utensiT' about
the house.
Did I hear some one murmur
"vain"7 Well, l admit it. I am
vain enough TO desire, always, to ap-
pear attractive, and how could I be
sure, unless consulted my mirror2
When first began to keep house,
was often mortified by having company
drop in and finding me anything but
tidy. ! would feel so uncomfortable
and i'll at ease, seli'copscious and dif-
ident, that l ives dubbed very un'
sociable person."
Finally I decided to reform" and
my mirror was my conatant aid and in
spiration. l could never have won
out without it, am sure.
commenced BY arranging my hair
becomingly as soon as I arose in the
morning, instead Of twisting it up into
hard knot, as l had baen in the habit
Of doing. Then I put on a fresh,
pretty dress-my very best, il there
was no other presentable.
l could not work so fast at first. l |
had to be careful not to splash the !
dish water, and while I was thinking of
protecting my clothes, Of course, it
really saved the floor and walls also
And oh, the heartfelt joy there was
at being presentable for the unexpected
visitor! 1t was a real pleasure, then,
TO have my neighbors drop in, and
soon had the satisfaction Of knowing
that they we're revising their opinion
OF me.
Another great advantage to me in
the change, was that when l really
dressed up" and went out, I felt more
natural, consequently made a better
impression on others, and derived |
more enjoyment from their society.
Mothers, especially, should be par
ticular to be always neat and tidy, il
they would have their daughters grow