Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-24
MODERN WOMEN, SAYS TOM MARSHALL,
SHOULD ALL BE MARKSMEN- DIANAS

Who was Diana? An Italian God
to us in Roman mythology. Pictur-
ed as an ideal beauty, with sylph-
like form and dressed in the skins of
her many victims of the chase,
Which had succumbed to the accu-
racy and shooting prowess of the lit
tie denizen of the woods, while she
prowled around, in company with
her brother Apollo, killing large
game with n bow and arrow, as a
family necessity and means of sus-
tenance.
The modern Diana is the wise wo-
man of the present period, who has
declared herself devotee of out
door life. The one grand promoter
of longevity and eliminator of rouge.
Health comes with direct contact
and the breathing of good, pure. un-
adulterated and uncanned ozone.
Intimate association with Dame Ma
ture afield, improves the mental and
physical condition of womanhood,
putting her at peace with the world,
she loving and being contented with
her own home and husband. Having
ingratiated herself into the hus-
bands outdoor hobbies, both af1eld
and at the traps. He Immediately be-
comes interested in and proud of her
achievements and mplishments.
In most instances the wife when
given an equal chance along the lines
of practice, becomes the most eX-
pert and efficient member of the
family in field sports. This develops
universal pride not jealousy, on the
part of the husband. Women who
live nj the open, soon locate the
Fountain OF Perpetual Youth, which
that Old Cavalier Ponce de Leon,
was so unfortunate in locating upon
the map. while he was unknowing-
ly bathing in its waters every day
he remained afield or in the open.
AS heretofore suggested, based up
on conference and observation, If 4
woman is wise enough to swing into
line, adopting the athletic ideas Of
their red blooded husbands. The
hinges of the doors opening into di-
vorce courts, will become rusty and
an unheard of word, soon to be ELI
minated from our dictionaries. While
separate maintenance will be unask-
ed. an unheard of request. Life in
the open induces heart to heart, get
together family combinations, where
wishes, desires and inclinations are
discussed, Dame Nature acting in the
big, broad open court of adjustment,
happy in their environments.
AS marked contrast, the stay at
home family, petulant, contentious
and crabby. Self commiserating
hypochondriacs. Dame Nature has
ever failed to interest, in her outside
life, people Of this character. Scenic
marvels and wild life studies, birds,
bees, ants and animals on her for
re-fe Ctr r.f1 h 1ies
pering winds, the soothing effect OF
complete quiet and isolation, nesting
in the lap of Nature, have for them
no attractions. His stuffy office and
their depressing home conditions are
life's daily routine. Their only real
exercise is lodging drafts of air
which they should be out in the open
inhaling. Their common lives are
midfits and will ever so remain
Their only source of real pleasure is
inflicting on their neighbors, a his
tory of their rheumatic pains or the
minute incidents connected with her
"last operation" Not one drop OF
good red blood courses through their
veins, they have never known the
moving, scenic panorama, staged by
Dame Nature or the thrills expert
enced by a close contact with wild
life in the open. We diagnose their
case hopeless.
Come to a more congenial zone OF
life's activities. The Modern Diana
with her red blood, contented hus-
band, they have become for each
other, life's comforters. Dressed in
her smart shooting suit of curduroy
or serge, she appears to her husband
and friend to the very best advan-
tage. Ready to ride to the hounds
whose tongue" convey most dulcet
music to her ears. Ready to face
the traps. in a trial of conclusions
on the frisky tar hawks; or max