Palmistry Through History From East to West
The history traces palm reading to early Chinese traditions and ancient Greece with its spread across Europe in the Middle Ages, showing its varied popularity and cultural reach.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1923
Page
2
The history traces palm reading to early Chinese traditions and ancient Greece with its spread across Europe in the Middle Ages, showing its varied popularity and cultural reach.
The Associated Press reports William Jennings Bryan refused the chairmanship of the home missions committee offered by Dr. Charles F. Wishart. Presbyterians face a likely clash between liberal and fundamental factions, with delegates noting the action could spark a broader conflict.
Bishop Brown reads annual report at Warrenton unveiling memorials for three deceased clergy. He notes a 400 acre Clarke county farm gifted by Mrs. Hugh M. Taylor to house orphan boys, funds to go to church aims, and discusses modernist unrest. Diocese reports and missionary society balance shown.
An ignition of gasoline by a spark from engine wiring caused a fatal explosion in a Robinson Ice Plant garage in Rawson. Robert Lanham, about 25, died at 8 am after being burned while cleaning an automobile engine. Bernard Mills was burned but not seriously hurt. Both worked for the Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Co.
A renowned financier credits his wife as the source of his success and inspiration. The article promotes women’s health and endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, claiming it helps 98 out of 100 women who try it, with warnings about fatigue and emotional distress.
An eye specialist notes that the color green quiets the nerves and the song green is soothing for most people. The Boston Transcript highlights the calming influence of green in daily life and music.
Rural England faces tuberculous cases among teachers. local committees warn infection may spread from children's school books taken home by teachers.
A Carlyle aphorism reflects on evil fronting life and fading as battle hope arises. The reversal suggests the evil becomes a form of good when confronted by active courage and resolve.
An old advertisement urges readers to write the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin for relief information. It warns against trying alternatives from drug stores and claims the material is free.
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