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highly developed. Gentle. kind
and sympathetic. they are pri-
marily interested in doing good
for humanity. This type makes
excellent mothers, fathers. school
teachers. nurses, welfare workers
and missionaries.
This type of person has a prac-
tieal turn Of mind and his or her
work should he along practical
lines. They make good business
men or business women. farmers.
Gin cases Of women, good house
keepcrsl. carpenters, plumbers. res
taurant and hotel managers and
real estate workers Many men Of
this type are adapted to meehani-
cal work and make splendid ma
chinists. printers or electricians.
A
This type of person has artistic
ability, tastes. instincts and incli-
nations, They are imaginative and
usually possess both original and
creative IDEAS Their natural me-
dium for expression would lie In
either music. dancing. singing,
painting. designing, interior deco
rating. commercial art, beauty
culture. dressmaking or photog
raphy.
However. these people are moi
always actively engaged In ar.
/ tistic work. but nevertheless they
have keen artistic appreciation
| No matter what work they may he
in. they always manage to give II
AN artistic touch.
This type Of person In creative
and belongs 10 the constructive
independent class that also In
ciudes artistic tendencies. He or
she likes 10 build or plan things
either with their hands or mind.
| These people usually are indiyidu-
sliatic and work better independ-
entity.
Some Of the vacations this type
Of person would be adapted 10 IN
ciude. Business tof an executive
type for either men or women i,
contracting engineering, bridge
building, invention, architecture,
sculpture. theatrical arts, interior
decorating. designing. dressmaks
ing. commercial art, teachers of
specialized subjects and special
ized writing fauch as editors and
playwrights1.
NJ
This type Of person has good
concentration and reasoning fscui-
ties. He or she can spscializs In
work of a mental nature. This can
include sscrstsriai. sccountsBey.
librarian work and writing. The
latter may deal with either fiction
OF scientific topics
These people are very sensitive.
visionary. spiritual and idsslis,ie.
with lofty conception Of honor
and principle. They take their
duties and obligations ssfioualy
and would be faithful. constant
and loyal IN their attachments.
They are naturally adapted to re.
ligious and welfare work.
&
This type Of person ia adapted
10 msthodlcai work. they make
good accountants, bo0kksepffa.
auditors. stenogrsphsfs or office
CLERKS They ere usually palms
taking and particular and do their
work efficiently.
This type Of pefa0n u social and
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National Guard. Monday celebrated
the a5th anniversary " hls APP
puintmnnt 10 administration ~ the
state military department
he received his ftfst sprOsntmsns
az adMtant general ftum Gov. VIZ
nest Lister on May 1. ipiA and
except fnf World war ssfvlsr IN
tho regular army. Thompson has
served continuously since. under al
four governors Lister. Hart.
Hartley and Martin and In spite
Of the changing tides ~ politics.
Al tho tIme Of his appointment,
he resided In Seattle where hr wss
serving as mataf In the ID Wash.
ing,on infantry regiment.
D~an ~ 4. as
To-day hts long service tn shia
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CAN YOU CONCENTRATE?
Small Writing

This denotes a person with a
mentality far above the average.
Good observation and ability 10
concentrate effectively are also
Indicated. Their good faculties Of
concentration make this type Of
person well adapted TO speciality
work
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q" Bar Following stem

-" Bar Following Stem
This person is impulsive and
spontaneous and usually acts on
the spur Of the moment. He
should endeavor TO be less hasty
and cultivate more caution. discre-
ton and reflection.
Il" Crossed With Long Dash
This reveals q person with ar
dor. enterprise. animation. vivacity,
ambition and energy.
1t" Crossed Lightly
This person should develop more
force. will-power and determine
ton, and guard against being too
readily imposed upon, swsyed or
influenced.
80 Crossed Firmly
This person possesses persever-
ance, energy, force and a strong
determined Will
u" Bar Ascending
This person has an optimistic,
ambitious spirit with desire to
forge further ahead.
-" Bar Descending
The writer is inclined to be OBJ
stinate and opinionsted. He is not
lacking in temper.
Il" Bar Above Stem
This person is imaginative, with
love for adventure -- reaching
out for what appears to be unat-
tainable.
II" Bar Wavy
This person is witty and good at
repartee. He possesses keen
sense of humor,
"t" Bar Spear Shaped
This person likes to argue and
is inclined TO be sarcastic and
critical.
1t" Bar Star-Shaped
This denotes very sensitive
nature
~ Bar Hooked
This denotes will-power. firm
ness, persisteney and tenacity of
purpose.
1T" Bar Crossed and Eliminated
The writer is not steadfast in
his aims and purposes. He should
cultivate more firmness and deci-
siveness.
1t" Bar Crossing Several Letters
This indicates impulsiveness, Va
vacity and persistency. The writer
will forge ahead regardless of diff
ficulties or obstacles.
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WHAT ARE YOUR SPIRITS:
STRAIGHT

WHAT ARE YOUR SPIRITS:
Straight
This is a sign of perseverance,
application and a good capacity
for work. This person has an
equahle disposition and does not
go to either extreme of optimism
or pessimism.
Ascending Line
This denotes an ambitious, hope
ful person, with an optimistic,
cheerful, buoyant disposition and
a progressive turn of mind.
Very Ascending
This reveals a visionary person
with exaggerated ambitions and
extravagant aspirations.
Descending Line
This indicates that the writer is
respondent, depressed, discour-
aged or pessimistic. However, 1t
dc s not necessarily follow that
the writer's nature is habitually a
pessimistic one. This state or con-
dition is sometimes caused by i'll
health or financial distress.
Uneven
Pc. People who write with an un-
even line are changeable, variable
and inconsistent. Their m o o S
vary, depending on the way they
feel; at times they are happy,
while at other periods depressed.
They are lacking in system and
very unpunctual about keeping
appointments. However, they are
not devoid Of versatility, but
should cultivate more application
and a steady equilibrium of bal
anpe
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ness. At times they are cold and
indifferent, while at other periods
ardent and demonstrative They
should cultivate a happy medium,
more consistency, perseverance
/ and concentration.
ARE YOU SoCIABLEs
Compressed
These people are narrow and
compressed in their ways. Thrifty
and economical, they keep a close
watch on their pennies They are
poor mixers and do not encourage
/ friendships.
Uneven
This type of person is usually
/ difficult TO understand. His moods
vary, from amiability to cold in
difference.
Evenly Spaced
This type of person would re-
tain a uniform friendliness.
Wide Spaced
The writer has a sociable dispo-
sition, fond of company and enter
tainment. He is little too gen.
erous and liberal for his own good.
He should develop more caution,
discretion and reflection
ARE YOU PROUD OR MODEsTe
Small Capitals
This reveals person of a mod
est and retiring nature, who
should develop more self-confi-
dence and aggressiveness.
Plain Capitals
This person has an unassuming
nature with a modest, unpreten-
tious demeanor.
Incurve
These persons are usually domes-
ticated and their interests center
largely about their own family
and particular circle of friends.
Old Style
These people possess a refresh
ing charm and manner of the
odd school," They are inclined
to be a little "old-fashionedn and
set in their ways, but usually are
people above reprosch.
Large Capitals
The writer is self-confident, in
dependent and self-reliant He
usually has a good opinion of his
own ability.
Elaborate Capitals
This type of person likes adj
miration and compliment and is
susceptible to praise and fattery.
Printed Capitals
This person displays artistic or
constructive tendencies and should
find success along these lines.
Large and Small
This type of person requires
more consistency in his emotions
and more uniformity in his habits.
M First Point High
This denotes person with
pride, independence and some af-
lection.
M First Point Low
This person is lacking in good
taste and imagination.
III" Strokes Close Together
This denotes a reserved mar
row-minded and unsociable nature.
II" Strokes Wide Apart
This person is forceful, self-re-
liant and independent He pos
sesses strong will-power and is
undaunted by obstacles.
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HAVE YOU SELF
CONDOLENCES

Signature With Light 1T cross
This person has a weak Will and
is readily swayed or influenced,
He is lacking in self-confidence
and needs to develop more firm
ness, assurance and determination.
Signature With Heavy "t' Cross
This writer possesses self-confi-
dence, strong will-power, determi-
nation and perseverance.
Signature Ascending
This person has confident
ambitious spirit with a desire 10
forge further ahead.
Signature Descending
This writer is depressed or pes
simistic with lack of confidence
and ambition.
Vertical Flourish
This reveals a person or ability,
self-confidence, independence and
strength of character.
Elaborate
This type of person hikes to be
In the foreground, to be noticed
and admired.
Curved
The writer possesses poise,
charm and confidence.
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has room for more ambition and
personal initiative.
Combination
These people do not 60 TO either
extreme OF activity or Incidence.
CAN YOU HANDLE PEOPLE.
Irregular Letters
This person should cultivate
more tact in his dealings with
people.
Decreasing Letters
This is an indication OF tactful-
ness, discretion and finesse.
Disconnected Letters
The writer Is intuitive and ar
rives at decisions instinetively.
lie is usually good judge Of
character.
I'm" and IN" LIKE
"w" AND "u''
These people are adaptable,
friendly, soeiable and good mix
ers."
HAVE YOU sELF-CONTROLe
q
Combination
The writer can practice self
control II necessary. but he should
develop more patience.
Initial stroke Absent
This reveals excellent self-con-
troll, perseverance and patience.
/ Short Initial Stroke
The writer is inclined to be inn
pulsive and quick-tempered There
is room for more self-controL
Long Initial stroke
The writer has an impatient, i'm
pulsive, intense nature with argu-
mentative tendencies.
ARE YOU OBSTINATE:
Normal Pressure
This person is neither obstinate
nor opinionated.
Joined Words
This reveals positive. obsti-
nate, opinionated nature that takes
little for granted Like the peo-
| pie from Missouri" he has TO be
shown in order to be convinced.
"b" Made With Single Dash
These writers are decided in
their views and firm in their con-
yictions.
I'd" Made With Single Dash
This reveals an obstinate. scep-
teal nature that 10 difficult TO con-
vince.
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ARE YOU ANBITIoUs-

TINS denotes an ambitious. ac-
tive and energetic nature with q
keen. alert mentality. These writ
ers have strong resistance and are
not easily led or influenced.
Round Writing
This reveals a deliberate, pa
tent and peaee-lOving nature that
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This person has slight powers Of
concentration. Ills thoughts are
usually diffused and fly from one
subject 10 another. He has a rest
less. liberal nature with many IN
terests; he would find L difficult
TO remain with one particular task
for any length Of time. He should
conserve his energy and develop
more concentration and discretion.
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CAN YOU SAVE MONEY 7?
Evenly Balanced

This person has q proper regard
for method and nestness with a
good sense Of proportion and bal
ance. He is neither extrsvsgsnt
nor stinRy in his expenditures.
Irregular
This denotes a vivscious person
atty who should employ more eau
ton and discretion in his expendi-
/ lures.
Wide Margin
This person experiences great
difficulty in saving his money.
Narrow Margin
The writer uses good judgment
in his expenditures and does not
entertain any extravsgant ideas.
No Margin
The writer is economical and
thrifty TO the point Of stinRiness.
He carefully counts his pennies.
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ABILITY


Plain Letters
The writer does not display at
tistic tendencies.
Printed Letters
This denotes a cultured. refined
nature with artistic ability.
Variable Letters
These people are imaginative.
versatile. artistic and original
They can readily adapt themselves
to a situation, but should develop
more consistency.
Greek ''e"
These people appreciate the ar
tistic and would like 10 advance
themselves in culture and eduea-
ton. In some cases the writer's are
quite often unaware Of having any
such inclinstions.
ARE YOU TOO CoNFIDISGF
Letters Open at Top
This reveals a frank and out
spoken nature. The writer does
not hesitate In volcing his opinion
and readily expresses his seuti-
mentk. More caution. discretion
and reflection would De beneficial.
Letters Closed at Top
These people can readily te
trusted. They would not break
faith or bstray a confidence.
Letters Open and Closed
This denotes a frank person who
sndeasOfs 70 De less outspoksn in
his remarks.
Letters Looped and Closed
THIS reveals an eFasiVe nature
xho IL able 20 secure Information
from Others. but tells nothing
about himself
"P0uting h"
This indicates creduloua con
fiding nature VINO would place too
much trust asd faith in people.
ARE VOC ALERT
Combination
TIE writer has average powers
Of perception.
sharp Letters
This Indicates keen. alert and
active mentality With an acute per
eeptI0n
Round Letters
This person l. lacking In mental
agility. and IL slow IN perception.
He should develop more slsrtnezs
and rapiditY Of thought.
WHAT Il YOUR VOCATION
II
These people are humsnitsrisns
With their protective instincts
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ARE YOU IDEALISTIC OR
PRACTICAL?


High Upper Loops
This reveals an idealistic nature
with mental faculties highly devel-
oped.
Long Lower Loops
This person has practical and
material instincts. He or she Is
usually interested in sports and
enjoys physical activity.
Inflated Lower Loops
This denotes lively magma
ton with an active and vivid
fancy. These people are fond of
music and dancing and have a
flair for the novel, unusual and
interesting.
Evenly Balanced
This person is both idealistic and
practical and possesses good pow
ers of organization. He IL not
merely a dreamer. but puts his
idealism to practical application.
Single Stroke
The writer is firm in his pur-
pose, definite in his ideas and in
clined TO be obstinate. He is prac-
tical and possesses strong de-
termined will; he cannot be easily
swayed or influenced.
Angular Loops
This person has an aggressive,
practical nature with determine
ton and persistency.
az" Return Stroke TO Right
This denotes generous, kind
and sympathetic person who is
ever ready to lend 4 helping hand.
ARE YOU ENERGETIC?
Hasty Distinct Writing
This indicates an active, ener-
getie, impulsive nature with a
great deal Of animation. vivseity
and enthusiasm.
Hasty IBdistinct Writing
This denotes a person of unusual
ability and distinct individuality.
He has an ambitious, energetic
nature with vivid powers Of fancy
and imagination. He is usually an
interesting and entertaining con-
versationalist.
Slow Writing
This person has calm. serene.
cautious disposition with neat
methodical habits However, there
is room for more energy and
activity.
Uneven Writing
The writer is lacking in system
and order and needs 10 cultivate
more application, discretion and
self-control.
Uniform Writing
This denotes a taetful. methodi-
cal, psinstaking person with we'll
balanced faculties He would
make good manager or Of
ganizsr.
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Very Large Wriiine

i This denotes a FiyseIous. ami
mated ard spirited nature that Is
/ utterly lacking In concentration.
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ARE YOU GENERoUsY
Final short

This person IL reticent. discreet
economical and thrifty. He is not
liberal with his money or his sffec-
tons
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Medium ritlnK
Large " rifing

This person mas average powers
Of concentration.
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Slow Writing

Slow Writing
This person has calm. serene
cautious disposition with neat
methodical habits. However, ther,
Is room for more energy anc
activity.
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Uneven Writing

The writer is lacking in system
and order and needs 10 cultivate
more application, discretion and
sef-control.
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Hasty Indistinet Writing

This denotes a person of unusual
ability and distinct individuality.
He has an ambitious, energetic
nature with vivid powers Of fancy
and imagination. He is usually an
interesting and entertaining con-
versationalist.
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Finals Descending

These writers are opinlonated
and quite often obstinate. They
practice consistent economy and
are usually lacking in generous
impulses.
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WHAT ARE YOUR TASTES ?
Thick Writing

The writer is aggressive, firm
In his purpose and cannot be
swerved from his course of action.
He is inclined to be set in his
WAYS and should cultivate more
pliability. He is materialistie and
is interested more in things than
in people. He enjoys good food,
and pleasure through the senses
appeals to him.
Thin Writing
This is a sign of idealism, re-
/. finement, sensitiveness and spir-
% ituality. These people have quiet,
modest tastes, unobtrusive man.
,-ners. and q high sense Of honor.
They are unselfish and their first
interest is in other people.
Shaded
This reveals person with we'll
defined tastes. fond OF pleasure,
luxury. wholesome sport and good
living.
Normal
- This persons interests are di-
..yided between people and things.
ARE YOU LOVING?
Right Slope
This person is normally affee-
--tionate and is governed largely
by his emotions, impulses, feelings
and sympathies.
Very sIoping
This person is extremely affee-
tionate. passionate, sympathetic.
sensitive and impulsive. These
people are ardent and demonstra-
tive lovers.
sIoping. Nearly Vertical
This writer's affections are un-
der control He is undemonstra-
tive and does not give vent to his
feelings.
Vertical
This reveals that the writer Is
self-cantrolled and selfgoverned
with internal discipline. His heart
would not rule his head and senti-
ment would not influence the die
tates Of reason. Cautious and de-
Hberate. he carefully weighs the
pros and cons before embarking
on a new venture.
Backhand
People who write backhand are
suppressing their emotions. Tney
conceal their true feelings from
the casual observer. If the writing
Is small and cramped. il indicates
q cold and selfish nature. II the
writing is large, then We have
people who are extremely emo
tional. impulsive and ardent nai
who. on the surface, suppress theii
feelings ana do not show them
selves as they really are.
Variable
These people are inconsistent Il
their affections. They are tickle
ehangeable and moody. They are
irregular in their habits and are
liable TO go from one extreme te
another They have many ups ard
downs, extremes Of optimism and
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Uniform Writing

This denotes a taetful. methodi-
cal, psinstaking person with we'll
balanced faculties. He would
make a good manager or Of
ganizer.
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This person procrsstinstes and
poEtpones matters continually.
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Angular Loops
ARE YOU ENERGETIC?
Hasty Distinct Writing

This indicates an active, ener-
getie, impulsive nature with a
great deal Of animation. vivseity
and enthusiasm.
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Finals Ascending

HAS AscfHdIng
This reveals an impulslye. spOn-
taneous. imaginative. generous ma
ture. fond OF the unusual and in
teresting These people are liberal
and enjoy pleasure and entertain
ment.
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Combination
HAVE YOT WILL-P0WERs


This denotes a psinstaking. de-
a steady. eQusble. unrafhed dis
position.
81 Bar Preceding Stem
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Wide Margin

This person expert
difficulty in saving hi
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ARE you ALERT :
WHAT Il YOUR VOCATION /.

These people are humsnitsrisns
with their protective instincts
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