Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), Saturday 9 February 1935, page 4


For Men Only

(Ten Commandments Made by Wives for Their Husbands)

1. -Remember that I am thy wife,

Whom thou must -cherish all thy

life. '

2. Thou shall not stay out late at

night

When lodges, friends, and clubs

invite.

3. Thou shalt not smoke indoors or

out,

.Nor chew tobacco round about. 4. Thou shalt with praise receive

my pies,

No pastry made by me despise.

5. My mother thou shalt strive "to

please,

And let her live with us at ea^e. 6. Remember 'tis thy" duty clear

To dress me well throughout the

year.

7. Thou shalt in manner mild and

meek _

Give me thy wages every week.

8. Thou shall not be a drinking man,

But live on strict teetotal plan.

?9. Thou shalt not flirt, hut must al

low

Thy wife that freedom anyhow. 10. Thou shall get up when baby

cries

And try the child to tranquilise.

These my commands from day to

day,

Thou shalt, implicitly: obey.