Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-06
DR.. Marden's
Uplift Talks
ny oRlsoN SWIFT MARoEN

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Copyrsht rs McClars Ns~aPAp~F sIpalOAss
IN recent divorce case the Judge.
In questioning the husband about
his treatment OF hts wife. asked
whether no Was tn the habit OF making
her Christmas or birthday presents. OF
bringing her fowors, confectionery or
other gifts occasionally. No" the
husband replied. Il am sorry TO say
never did always paid her bills
without question, and thought that
Was all should do. but | see now
was mistaken, that II did not take the
place OF my buying things and takinK
them home TO her myself II was a
mistake"
Many practical people think that
sentiment IL n sign Of weakness: that
such thinga belong only 60 ALLY PEG
pie, Il IL a sad day In any married
~oman's life wnen she can gay. Dear
me. Il Is not half 90 much fun to be
a wife as Il was to be sweetheart.
| do not begin to get the presents.
treats and little attentions used &c"
II IL great pity when q husband
gradually ceases to be attentive in
little things. when he ncglecta to
bring home flowers or little gifts TO
his wife. an he did before marriage,
Il IL . great shock in = woman'a Hfo
when she hagina 90 realize that TO
nance lie dying out: that her husband
10 always too tired 10 so anywhere
with her In the evening: too bu9y 10
take her for q little outing; that his
mind ~ always ON hia business. that
he who was once so generous with
her talks poverty. telling her that he
cannot afford this or cannot AFFORD
that.
II does not take a great deal to
make the average young woman
happy. II In not 30 much a question
OF the amount OF money spent on her
an the little attentions. tho little couF-
teaieu that Indicate thoukhtfulnesa and
affection. II IL the idea that she In IN
her husbands mind; that he has
taken pains TO express his affection,
to make her happy. that pleasea and
satisfies her.
Judge OF large experience says
that one Of the chief grievances Of
women who come TO him for relief
through divorce IL that their husbands
neglect them and their homes. givina
their minds 40 completely 10 theiT
business Affairs that even when 81
home they Rre only Hurly brutea with
whom the angels themselves could not
lead happy domestic lives
Men as a rule are 30 matter Of fact
They do not realize what a littlS
romance and sentiment mean 10 q
wife, They seem 10 think that II .
woman has q good home. enough &c
eat and good clothes 20 wear ahs
ought TO be satisfied: hut these thing
DO not feed the most important clio
menta I'm a wife Tho feminine hear
In the most dlfioult thing TO nourish
II does not feed upon things. howavei
beautiful. The heart may atarye IL
The midst of luxury, and II may thrive
In hovcl where there 10 not q car
pet on the floor or q picture on III,
wall.
There are multltudea of wivea II
this country today who do not reall,
know the meaning Of the word CON
partnership. Their husbands pay tibet
bills. their physical wants are sur
plieG. but their affections are not fed
and their hearts arc starving for CON
radeehip. This IL often the rsaHol
why 80 many wives seek alhewher
The sympathy which their husband
I my them
There must be romance In wsdde
life. constant expression Of Rffaetlo
and appreciation not only on the hui
bands part. but on the wife's as wei
Or the most afTeetionate nature wiil /
lime grow Indifferent and seek oths
interests.