(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Mary, Alyce Claire and I went to see a Psycho-Analyst!  Mary heard she was from Oklahoma City.  We asked for two questions for $1.00. She told me that not ever hearing from Carsey was for the best – a conclusion that I had already come to!  She also told me that I would not change in my professions and that next year (1936) I should be changed in my profession to better work or perhaps promoted!  She is a spiritualist and can communicate with the spirit  world .  Had some pictures of spirits with her. The house was gaudily furnished; flowered wallpaper, figured curtains, Indian Rugs, elaborate lampshades and wall hangings and other knick-knacks!  An experience but I really got more from out of Mrs. Marten’s telling my fortune with cards – Agreed to take a S.S. class.

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

The owners of the Nine Mile Point Colliery in the South Wales Valleys announced that the mine was closing indefinitely after a day of fighting between police and striking miners protesting the employment of non-union workers.

The Massachusetts Handicap horse race was inaugurated.

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