The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-11
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this type OF nail, but IN such cases It
is generally due to some excess or over
exCrtiOu, either physical or mental.
Gigs. 4 and 3D. When the nail becomes
brittle. white and chaIky, there is dan
ger of paralyt!c afhicuon.
Nervousness and Nail Biting.
4 short and small nail Gig. 81 when
having the appearance OF being sunken
into the flesh, signals nerve diseases
This same nail kept short by biting de
notes an irritable. nervous, critical,
hIgh-sUrung and even deceltful nature.
IN many cases the Zip OF the finger
seems TO turn up over the nail. thus
making IL very difficult 10 overcome the
biting habit" Weak action OF the
heart is often noted.
When the nails are covered with
white speCks or spots It deuotes a
strain on the nervous force affected by
the thought of appearing in public or
other anxiety. When, however. the
nails are literally covered with these
white specks II is sign that the nerv-
Gus system IS run down through worry
and anxiety and needs looking after,
So soon as the system is In perfect
trim again the specks will disappear.
Manicurists will lead patrons TO be-
ueve that these specks are caused by
bruising the nails or poor manicuTing.
This IS entirely untrue. They are pro-
duced by the condition Of the system.
Black or blush spots are often noticed
underneath the nail just before and
during typhoid and yellow fever, diph-
liberia, smallpox, etc. These foreign
specks always indicate the presence OF
poison in the system.
When the nails are hecled with yell
low It is an indication that the liver is
on strike and a bilious attack may be
looked for.
Nails that are very red indicate an
excess Of blood in the system-danger Of
apoplexy.
Nails that are very pale show an i'm
poverished condition of the blood
People with thin nails are never as
strong constitutionally as those with
thicker nails, but may be more refined.
How to Read Disposition by the Nails.
owners Of short nails are always
quicker in temper than those with long
one. (See Figs. 7, 9, 10) But temper
with them never lasts long. whereas
! people. with long nails are slower 20
anger. also slower TO forgive. Short
nails are always indicative of a nature
that is critical. skeptical inquisitive,
quick 70 see the point. intuitive, and al
wavs ready 10 mock and tease. II il is
the nail Of the thorough reporter and
! lawyer, the owners possess keen sense
/ OF humOr.
/ Nails that are short and these IN
! which the cuticle is growing over them
/ in a ragged manner denotes a quarrel
J some nature, a love of pushing order
. to the extreme. and love 10 NEEDLE with
other peoples business A natl of more
/ breadth than length always denotes ar
/ obstinate. stubborn. and hot temper
/ (See Figs. and l0)
} Nails which are long and round at tht
| base (see Figs, / and - indicate a good
! sound judgment just, and seldom re-
( vengeful. The owners generally think
/ twice before acting, also more even in
/ temper. When you once lose a friend
/ with long nails do not expect TO find
/ him back in a hurry. Long nails belong
/ 10 people who are impressionable and
/ less skepttCal than those with short
nails. The owners are idealistic and
artistic in temperament, consequently
/ fond of poetry. painting. etc. often
| visionary, and dislike TO face disagree
/ able facts. and have a habit of put
| ting of until tomorrow what might 81
| done today.
Nails long and narrow (see Fig s.