In 1911, a Kansas newspaper published an article about fingernail readings. It is not something I have ever heard of before, except for reading the white spots on the nails.
To Tell Character By Nails
It is said that there is as much character to be observed from a person’s fingers as from the face. The following indications are stated as being fairly correct:
Those possessing long nails are good natured and self confident, but place very little confidence in others.
Broad nails are supposed to belong to those of a gentle, bashful nature.
Little round nails are the sign of a person who is seldom pleased, readily inclined to anger, spiteful and revengeful.
Any one with fleshy nails is said to be calm and easy loving, fond of eating and sleeping and who would prefer a small income to much wealth to be acquired by activity and diligence.
Pale to lead colored nails belong to melancholy persons who would do well in branches of science or philosophy.
The long, filbert shaped nails indicate a refined and artistic nature, fondness for society and a great love of the beautiful.
Source: The Topeka State Journal. Newspaper. November 03, 1911.
