Life — June 24, 1915 — page 30: what you’re looking at

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1154 Venus Speaks See and dejected, by mortals neglected, Stand I aloft on this cold marble pinnacle; "Spite of my nudeness, they leave me with rudeness; Is it a wonder that I have grown cynical? Here, unattired, I've long been admired; Attists and laymen have come unremittingly. Standing before me in awe, they'd adore me; Poets have sung of me fondly and fittingly. Now, no attention that’s worthy of mention Get I from people who come to this gallery; Nor do they loudly, with fervor, and proudly, Swear that a glimpse of me's worth half their salary. Maids tripping lightly, in skirts short and sightly, Draw the men's gaze toward their own femininity ; Or some fair goddess, no sleeves in her bodice, Gives them a hint of her hidden divinity. Man's predilection for all this perfection Really is getting to be quite a passion now. Nothing concealing, my beauty revealing, I'm far too moral to be in the fashion now. So I'm left grieving, no notice receiving ; Sculptors, pray help me to human society. Carve me from stone a becoming kimona, Rid me of all this old-fashioned propriety. Germany Excommunicate EARLY two-score distinguished American citizens, in- cluding sixteen Protestant bishops, a variety of presidents of colleges and other corporations, and other shepherds of the people, put in, last month, a petition to the Kaiser, begging him, in consideration of the outside effort to keep the Belgians alive, and as an act of clemency, to remit the war indemnities that have been imposed on cities and provinces in Belgium. The wonder is that, after Lusitania, so many respectable men should be willing to put their names to any.com- munication whatever to the German Emperor. Excommunication by the Pope was abused and lost its force; but the German Government has pretty well ex- communicated itself. It is close to the point where no country and no company of decent citizens will speak to it. The excellent Americans who have petitioned the Kaiser must feel almost defiled by their act of mercy. From Our Special Correspondent in the Undead T is rumored that his Satanic Majesty has brought suit for criminal libel against the shade of William Tecumseh Sherman. It will be remembered that the General com- pared war to hell. “FE” How to Manage a Wife REMEMBER that you must not try to impose your ideas upon her. You couldn't you wanted to. Therefore, assist her in preserving her individuality. Keep her down. A woman expects to be ruled. She will love you all the more for doing this. Don’t let her know that you have the slightest mechan- ical ability. Remember that your time is more valuable than hanging pictures or adjusting the cook’s alarm clock. True courtesy is the foundation of matrimonial felicity. Therefore, always respond to her request to do any little thing. When she finds that you are willing she will not abuse the trust you place in her. Go where she asks you to go. Only in this way can you keep up your interest and love for each othe! Don’t let her make a slave of you. In the long run it is your health that counts. Always consult her about your business, Her woman's intuition is often better than your experience. Don’t talk shop. She may appear to be interested, but to bore her is fatal. Never deceive her. Then your union will be lasting. Telling your wife the truth is sometimes permissible— provided it isn’t personal and you don’t allow it to become a habit. “My! WHAT A STRANGE PLACE TO BE MARRIED IN “OH, I DON'T KNOW, A GREAT MANY COUPLES HAVE STARTED LIFE ON A SMALL SCALE” comichooks.com