Name/Title
Mystic Magazine. February 1955. Issue No. 8.Entry/Object ID
2005.011.0018Description
Mystic Magazine. February, 1955. Issue No. 8. Article on page 57: "Hoboken Prophet. By W.E. Farbstein, M.D. A fascinating little story about a man who predicted his own death."
Story, complete on this page, about Gustave Meyer (1876-1944) who moved to Hoboken in his teens, studied astrology and opened a practice as Professor Meyer, "America's Scientific Astrologer." The articles states he did a horoscope for himself in July 1944 and stated "According to the stars, my life is running out." He died within the month.
A 1925 city directory lists Professor Gustave Meyer, America's Scientific Astrologer, along with his wife, Kate, at 1140 Bloomfield St. The business section has him as the only listing under Astrologers at the same address.Acquisition
Accession
2005.011Source or Donor
Metz, HollyAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Holly Metz.Publication Details
Date Published
1955Notes
Copy No.: 1General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-03-04
