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CURE FOR COLD SORES AND FEVER BLISTERS
EAR WAX PLACED DIRECTLY ON A COLD SORE OR A FEVER BLISTER
WILL CAUSE THEM TO DISAPPEAR. YOU KNOW, BLACK PEOPLE IN
THE 1930'S HAD ALL THEY COULD HANDLE JUST TO FEED AND
CLOTHE THEMSELVES. THE DEPRESSION HIT RURAL BLACKS
ESPECIALLY HARD AND HOME CURES BECAME A WAY OF LIFE.
WE (INFORMANT'S FAMILY) NEVER TRIED THE CURE, BUT IT
WAS COMMONLY BELIEVED TO BE EFFECTIVE AND I USED TO HEAR
PEOPLE SWEAR BY IT ALL THE TIME.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT LIVED IN LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPI FROM
1925 UNTIL THE FAMILY MOVED TO DETROIT DURING WORLD WAR II.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 09-00-1982
FEAST OF ST. GEORGE-APRIL 23 BYZANTINE RITE
THE USUAL PICTURE OF ST. GEORGE HAS HIM PICTURED ON A
HORSE, WITH A SPEAR IN HIS HAND. HE IS KILLING A DRAGON
WHICH IS SYMBOLIC OF PAGANISM. THE DEW OF THE FEAST DAY
IS CONSIDERED MIRACULOUS AND IF GATHERED BEFORE SUNRISE,
IT SHOULD HEAL ANY DISEASE OF THE EYES. ANOTHER COMMON
EVENT FOR THE DAY IS A PROCESSION AROUND THE FIELD WITH
RELIGIOUS SERVICES. THE PRAYERS ARE PETITIONS FOR A GOOD
HARVEST. ALSO ON THIS DAY, YOUNG GIRLS TRY TO PREDICT THEIR
MARRIAGE DATE. THEY ASK THE CUCKOO HOW LONG BEFORE THEY WILL
MARRY. IF THE CUCKOO STOPS COOING AT THE END OF THE QUESTION
SHE WILL MARRY BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. IF IT BEGINS
COOING, THE NUMBER OF TIMES IT SINGS WILL BE THE NUMBER OF
YEARS BEFORE HER MARRIAGE.
Submitter comment:
SOME OF THESE CUSTOMS ARE BEGINNING TO DIMINISH IN THE
UNITED STATES.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; ROCHESTER
Keyword(s): ANIMALS
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- April 23 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00001950S
HONEY-ANCIENT FOOD OF UKRAINE
ONE OF THE BASIC INGREDIENTS AND MOST BENEFICIAL FOOD FOR
UKRAINIANS IS HONEY. THE HONEY WAS CONSIDERED MEDICINAL AND
WAS GIVEN TO THE ELDERLY, THE SICK AND BABIES. MANY OF THE
UKRAINIAN RECIPES INCLUDE HONEY AS A BASIC INGREDIENT. THE
HOLIDAYS ALWAYS INCLUDE HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS. HONEY WAS
USED IN HONEYCAKE, KUTIA FOR CHRISTMAS AS SYRUPY HONEY AND
WHEAT, AND MIXED WITH THE FILLINGS OF NUT ROLLS AND POPPY
SEED ROLLS TO MAKE THEM MOIST AND SWEET. CERTAIN FANCY, RICH
CAKES CALLED TORTES ALSO INCLUDE HONEY WITH CREAM, BUTTER,
NUTS AND FLAVORINGS. EVEN TODAY, UKRAINIANS ARE LARGE
CONSUMERS OF HONEY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE REASONS.
Where learned: CANADA ; ALBERTA ; MUNDARE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00001930S
ANOTHER CURE THAT MY MOTHER USED TO GIVE MY FATHER WAS FOR
SORES. THIS CURE WAS CALLED A BAGBON. WHAT THIS WAS I DO NOT
KNOW, BUT IT WAS A MIXTURE OF LARD AND CARBOLIC ACID.
Submitter comment:
MRS. TOWNE'S FATHER WAS ABLE TO COME HOME EACH DAY AFTER WORK,
BECAUSE HIS FAMILY LIVED CLOSE TO THE LUMBERING CAMP. MOST
LUMBERJACKS DID NOT ENJOY THIS LUXURY. IN FACT MRS. TOWNE
KNEW ONE LUMBERJACK WHO WALKED TWENTY MILES HOME AFTER WORK
ON SATURDAY AND THEN WALKED TWENTY MILES BACK THE NEXT DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HOUGHTON LAKE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00001930S
HOME REMEDIES
FOR BURNS APPLY COBWEBS MIXED WITH SOOT TO THE AFFECTED
AREA AND COVER. MM
TO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF BLISTERS MAKE A PASTE OF
SYRUP AND BAKING SODA AND APPLY TO THE AFFECTED AREA. MM
FOR NOSEBLEEDS A PAIR OF SCISSORS AND SEVERAL KEYS CAN
BE HUNG DOWN THE BACK OF THE VICTIM OR BROWN BAG PAPER
THAT HAS BEEN SOAKED IN VINEGAR CAN BE APPLIED TO THE ROOF
OF THE MOUTH OF THE VICTIM.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; SELMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
IF SOMEONE HAS A DRINKING PROBLEM, YOU TAKE A GLASS OF WATER AND
PUT IT UNDER THE BED OF A DEAD PERSON. AFTER THE BURIAL, GET RID
OF THE WATER, AND GIVE TO THE ALCOHOLIC PERSON THIS GLASS SO HE
CAN USE IT. HE WILL STOP DRINKING.
Where learned: GUADELOUPE
| Subject headings: | Favorites Food Drink -- Service BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1978
ACCORDING TO MY HUSBAND'S GRANDMOTHER YOU CAN CURE BOILS WITH A
POULTICE MADE FROM A PASTE OF BROWN SUGAR AND FELS-NAPTHA SOAP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 02-00-1984
THE BEST CURE FOR A COLD IS A SHOT OF WHISKEY AND
A TEASPOON OF HONEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 03-00-1984
THE QUICKEST WAY TO CURE A COLD SORE OR
FEVER BLISTER, IS TO PLACE A FEW GRAINS OF
SALT ON IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 03-00-1984
BACK IN THE OLD DAYS, PEOPLE PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH A PENNY, PUT
IT ON A STRING, AND PUT THE PENNY AROUND THE BABY'S NECK. PEOPLE
BELIEVED THE PENNY MADE TEETHING EASIER FOR THE BABY. THE BABY
WORE THE PENNY UNTIL HE STOPPED TEETHING.
Submitter comment: "CUTTING" TEETH
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Remedy |
RUBBING A SMALL AMOUNT OF PAREGORIC ACID ON BABY'S GUMS WOULD
EASE THE TEETHING PAIN.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Remedy |
PUT SOME FLAVORING ON THE GUMS FOR A TOOTHACHE.
Submitter comment: FLAVORING IS A BAKING EXTRACT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; WAUGH
Keyword(s): REMEDY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Remedy |
PUT KEYS DOWN YOUR BACK FOR A NOSEBLEED.
ANY SET OF KEYS WILL WORK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): REMEDY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
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USE OLIVE OIL FOR AN EARACHE.
Submitter comment:
PUT THE OIL ON A COTTON BALL AND PLACE THE COTTON IN YOUR EAR.
IN ADDITION TO OLIVE OIL, CASTOR OIL AND COD LIVER OIL ARE
USED TO CURE MANY AILMENTS.
OILS ARE A "BIG" THING AMONG BLACKS.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 11.10.13 by TRD
Keyword(s): REMEDY, Oil, Natural, Homeopathy, Earache, Ailment,
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 10-08-1984
REMEDIES
TO REMOVE A STAR FROM THE EYE, USE ALAGA SYRUP DILUTED WITH WATER.
James Callow comment:
WHEN THE COLLECTOR ASKED THE INFORMANT WHETHER A STAR WAS A STY,
THE INFORMANT SAID SHE ALWAYS KNEW A STY BY ONLY ONE NAME--
A STAR--AND THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE SHE KNEW IN MOBILE CALLED IT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
James Callow Keyword(s): STY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
REMEDIES
JELLO WATER STOPS STOMACH UPSETS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
SPRING TONIC
EVERY SPRING ALL THE CHILDREN WERE GIVEN A
PASTE THAT CONSISTED OF EQUAL PARTS OF GROUND
PRUNES, RAISINS, FIGS, AND SENNA. THIS WAS
DONE TO CLEAN THE BODY OUT FOR THE YEAR.
Where learned: NORTH DAKOTA ; LISBON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
FOR A COUGH OR COLD THE CHILD'S THROAT AND CHEST
WERE RUBBED WITH CAMPHORATED OIL. THEN THERE WAS
A DIRTY SOCK TIED AROUND THEIR NECK.
Where learned: NORTH DAKOTA ; LISBON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
IF YOU HAVE AN OPERATION AND A
WOUND REFUSES TO HEAL, TAKE ONE
PART SULPHUR AND ONE PART VASELINE,
MIX IT TOGETHER AND PUT IT ON THE
SCAR TWICE A DAY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT GUARANTEES IT WORKS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1985