Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1914 — Modern Morals. [ARTICLE]

Modern Morals.

Senator Joseph E. Hansdell was talking in Washington about his bill for the abolition of divorce. "The bill’s object?” he said. ‘lt’s object is, of course, to reduce immorality, loose thinking, loose speaking.” Senator Ransdell smiled and added: "Don’t take it too seriously—but here is an episode that throws a light on modern morals. “A business man came home unexpectedly one morning and found his little son busy at his wife’s dressing table. ’“What on earth are you doing there, my lad?’ he asked. - “ ‘l'm mixing powdered quinine with mother’s face powder,’ the youngster Answered. ‘She’s going motoring with Mr. Smith. Won’t she taste bitter?’”