Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 296, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1916 — RULES FOR A BRIDE [ARTICLE]

RULES FOR A BRIDE

Upon her wedding morn a Japanese bride is given eleven commandments Dy her mother. These eleven rules have been handed down from mother to daughter In Japan for centuries, and no well bred girl disregards them. What would an American girl say If bpr mother should give her the, following directions: ; The moment you are married you ure no longer m v daughter. Therefor-' ycu must obey your parents at law as you once obeyed your father and moth er. When you are married your husband will be your sole master. Be humble and polite. Strict obedience to her husband is the noblest virtue a wife i can possess. v Always be amiable toward your mother in law. Do not be jealous. Jealousy kills your husband's affection for yoti.Even though your husband be wrpng, do not get angry. Be patient, and when he has calmed down, speak to him gently. Do not talk too much. Speak no evil f your neighbors. .Never tell lies. Consult no fortune teller. Be a good manageress, and eipectally be economics’ in your, huosebo’d. Do not pride yourself in your fath era rank of fortune. If he is a net man never allude to his riches before youi husband’s relations. . Altho you may marry young) do not frequent too youthful