Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
CIT is AN ILLUSTRATED CycLorEDIA."
NGEw PKEXSLOGsNOMxX,
SIGNS OF CHARACTER,

As manifested in Temperament and External
n Forms, and especially on the humnn face divine.
ByS. II. Wells Editor chronological Journal.
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Previous Systems given, including those of all
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General Principles of Physiognemy, or the Ply
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Temperament ts.-The Ancient Doctrines
Spurzhiems Descrption-The New Classification
now in use here.
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Faces-The Eyes, the Mouth the Nose, the Chin,
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Graphomancy.-Cha Character Revealed in Hand
Writing with Specimens-Palmistry. "Line of
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Character Reading.-More than a hundred no.
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How to be Beautiful--Mental Cosmetics--very in
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Aristotle and ST. Paula Model Head--Views
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