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MOUNTAIN DEW

CHORUS: THEY CALL IT THAT GOOD OLD MOUNTAIN DEW, DEW, DEW,
AND THEN MEN THAT REFUSE IT ARE FEW, MIGHTY FEW,
I,LL SHUT UP MY MUG, IF YOU,LL FILL UP MY JUG WITH THAT
GOOD OL, MOUNTAIN DEW. MM
MY UNCLE BILL HAS A STILL ON THE HILL AND ROLLS OUT A BARREL OR TWO
THE BUZZARDS IS THE SKY GET SO DRUNK THAT THEY CANNOT FLY,
JUST FROM SMELLIN' THAT GOOD OL' MOUNTAIN DEW}

MY UNCLE WILL LIVES ON THE HILL
MARRIED TO MY AUNTIE LOU
HE,LL GET UP AND RUN IF YOU,LL GIVE HIM A GUN
AND SOME OF THAT GOOD OL, MOUNTAIN DEW.
MY COUSIN MORT WAS SAWED OFF IN SHORT,
MEASURES ABOUT FIVE FOOT TWO.
HE,LL ACT LIKE A GIANT IF YOU,LL GIVE HIM A PINT
OF THAT GOOD OL, MOUNTAIN DEW.

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Where learned: DETROIT

Keyword(s): ALCOHOLIC DRINK ; DRINKING SONG ; Entertainment ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; SONG ; Tune

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Sorrow Unhappiness

Date learned: 04-00-1968

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WHITE CORAL BELLS UPON A SLENDER STALK,
LILLIES OF THE VALLEY DECK MY GARDEN WALK.
OH, DON'T YOU WISH THAT YOU COULD HEAR THEM RING?
THAT WILL HAPPEN ONLY WHEN THE FAIRIES SING.

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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; RESIDENCE ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): FLOWERS ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Admiration Praise Adulation

Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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BACK OF THE BREAD

BACK OF THE BREAD IS THE FLOUR
AND BACK OF THE FLOWER IS THE MILL
AND BACK OF THE MILL IS THE SUN AND THE RAIN
AND THE FATHER'S WILL.

Submitter comment:

LEARNED IN GIRL SCOUTS, ST. THERESA GRADE SCHOOL, DET., MI.

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Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHAIN SONG ; GIRL SCOUTS ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; SONG ; Tune

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Admiration Praise Adulation

Date learned: 10-15-1967

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TWO IRISHMEN

TWO IRISHMEN, TWO IRISHMEN
SITTING IN A DITCH
ONE CALLED THE OTHER ONE
A DIRTY SON OF A
PETERS MURPHY COCKTAIL, GINGERALE
NINE CENTS A GLASS,
IF YOU DON,T BELIEVE ME
I,LL KICK YOU IN THE
TWO IRISHMEN, TWO IRISHMEN (REPEAT)

Submitter comment:

INFORMANT FORND THE SONG ENJOYABLE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LINCOLN PARK

Keyword(s): IRISHMEN

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest

Date learned: 00-00-1971

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NOBODY LIKES ME.
EVERYBODY HATES ME,
I,M GOING TO GO EAT WORMS.
REFRAIN:
BIG, FAT, JUICY ONES.
SMALL, THIN, SLABBY ONES.
ITSY, BITSY, FUZZY, WUZZY WORMS.
FIRST YOU GET A BUCKET,
THEN YOU GET A SHOVEL,
THEN YOU GET A BUCKET FULL OF WORMS.
REFRAIN
FIRST YOU BITE THEIR HEADS OFF,
THEN YOU SUCK THEIR GUTS OUT,
OH, HOW THEY WIGGLE AND SQUIRM.
UP COMES ONE WORM,
UP COMES TWO WORMS,
UP COMES THREE LITTLE WORMS.
REFRAIN

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BATTLE CREEK

Keyword(s): WORMS

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest

Date learned: 10-00-1968

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GROUNDHOG (MOUNTAIN RECIPE)

SKIN THE GROUNDHOG, REMOVE THE GLANDS FROM UNDER THE LEGS, GUT, AND
SOAK OVERNIGHT IN SALTY WATER. THE HIDE WAS OFTEN PLACED IN A BUCKET
OF ASHES OVER WHICH WATER WAS POURED. AFTER THE ASHES HAD TAKEN THE
HAIR OFF, THE HIDE WAS REMOVED, DRIED, KNEADED, AND CUT UP IN STRIPS
FOR SHOESSTRINGS. PARBOIL WITH SPICEWOOD TWIGS (TO TAKE THE WILD
TASTE OUT) UNTIL TENDER. PEPPER AND PUT IN A GREASED PAN TO BAKE
UNTIL TENDER IN WATER CONTAINING TWO CARROTS, GARLIC, AND A PIECE
OF FAT MEAT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE

Keyword(s): SHOESTRINGS

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Food

Date learned: 04-01-1972

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A GERMAN MEAL

WITH KNOCKERS AND SAURKRAUT YOU ALWAYS HAVE KANIPTS-
(LIKE LITTLE DONUTS).

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; RENO HALL

Keyword(s): SAUERKRAUT

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Night mealsSupper

Date learned: 11-14-1968

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RUSSIAN CUSTOMS

RUSSIANS GO TO THE BALLET RIGHT AFTER THEIR WORKDAY
IS OVER. DURING THE INTERMISSION, THEY ALL FILE INTO A ROOM
AND GO THROUGH A LINE TO PICK UP SANDWICHES AND ICE CREAM
FOR THEIR DINNER BEFORE PROMENADING AROUND THE ROOM
AND THEN GOING BACK TO THE BALLET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND RAPIDS

Keyword(s): ICE CREAM ; SNADWICHES

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Other daily repast

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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POPROUINI

POPROUINI IS A TYPE OF FOOD THAT THE POLACKS HAVE THE DAY
AFTER THE WEDDING.

Submitter comment: I WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT POPROUINI CONSISTED OF, HOWEVER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM

Keyword(s): POLISH ; POPROVINI

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE TRADITIONAL FOOD

IT IS TRADITIONAL TO EAT SOURKRAUT, PORK AND HERRING ON
NEW YEAR'S EVE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): SAUERKRAUT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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ONE BIG SPOON

WHEN I WAS A BOY, I WENT WITH MY FATHER, WHO WAS
A CANTOR, OR SONG LEADER FOR THE MASS, TO THE WESTERN
PENNSYLVANIA STATE PENITENTIARY - A MAXIMUM SECURITY
INSTITUTION. AFTER MASS WAS CELEBRATED AND WE HAD MET
SOME PRISONERS WHO BECAME OUR FRIENDS, WE USUALLY HAD
BREAKFAST IN THE PRISON CAFETERIA. I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY
WE HAD TO EAT EVERYTHING WITH ONE LARGE SPOON. WHENEVER
I ASKED FOR A FORK, EVERYONE SMILED AND ONE OF THE
PRISONERS WOULD SAY, THAT THEY HAD NO FORKS OR KNIVES IN
THE RESTAURANT. LATER I FOUND OUT WHY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CAFETERIA ; PRISON

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration Implement to handle food

Date learned: 04-04-1970

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RECIPE - AN UKRANIAN DISH CALLED PEROGIES

YOU TAKE ANY ORDINARY PIE CRUST PASTRY AND CUT IT INTO SMALL
SQUARES. YOU FILL THESE SQUARES WITH EITHER; MASHED POTATOES,
CHEESE OR SAUREKRAUT. YOU THEN PRESS ANOTHER SQUARE OF PASTRY OVER
THIS FILLING. THESE ARE BAKED AT 350 DEGREES FOR ABOUT FORTY-FIVE
MINUTES. THEY ARE THEN SERVED WITH SOUR CREAM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS

Keyword(s): SAUERKRAUT

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Manner of preparation

Date learned: 03-02-1971

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HAWAIIAN FOOD

THE HAWAIIANS EAT FOR THEIR STARCH - TORO ROOT POUNDED
AND MIXED WITH WATER FOR A FASTE. THEY EAT IT WITH THEIR FINGERS.

Where learned: GRAND RAPIDS ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME ; 4431 ELMWOOD

Keyword(s): STARCH

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Manner of preparation

Date learned: 04-08-1971

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TO GET BETTER WHIPPED TOPPING, PUT YOUR MIXING BOWLAND BEATERS
IN THE ICEBOX BEFORE USING THEM FOR WHIPPING. CHILLING THE UTINSELS
WILL PRODUCE FLUFFIER WHIPPED CREAM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): UTENSILS

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Manner of preparation
Food Drink -- Animal product Milk product

Date learned: 03-13-1970

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PLA CHINTA

FAVORITE ROMANIAN DESSERT: CALLED PLA CHINTA
THIN PAN CAKES (CRAPES) FILLED WITH EITHER
COTTAGE CHEESE (URDN) AND DILL MUNSTER CHEESE JELLIES
AND ROLLED UP. SOMETIMES SERVED WITH SYRUP.

Where learned: MICHIGAN

Keyword(s): CREPES ; URDU?

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert

Date learned: 10-26-1969

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AN ITALIAN FOOD

UNRAISED BREAD MADE WITH CORN MEAL, RAISENS, AND THE CRACKLINGS
LEFT OVER WHEN YOU RENDER LARD.

Submitter comment: WHEN IT GETS OLD YOU CAN KNOCK OUT THE SIDE OF A BARN WITH IT,
ACCORDING TO MRS. GARAZZO.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): HUMOR ; RAISINS

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert

Date learned: 10-26-1969

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BELIEF FOOD AND DRINK

TAKE THE DRESSING OUT OF THE TURKEY IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVING OR
ELSE THE TURKEY DRESSING COULD BECOME UNFIT TO EAT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 524 Rivera Terraces ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Keyword(s): FOOD SPOILAGE

Subject headings: Food Drink -- N256 N256.6
BELIEF -- Custom

Date learned: 01-20-1971

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DRINK

THE TRADITIONAL DRINK IN IRISH, SCOTISH AND ENGLISH PUBS IS A BREW
REFERRED TO AS 'ALF AN' 'ALF. IT'S AN EQUAL COMBINATION OF A POTENT
ALE, GUINESS STOUT AND LIGHT BEER. QUITE GOOD.
I WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO THIS POTION AT A PARTY BUT HAVE SINCE BEEN
TOLD ABOUT THE LARGE AMOUNT CONSUMED BY INHABITANTS OF THE BRITISH
ISLES. ONCE ON GEORGE PIROT'S TRAVEL PROGRAM ONE OF THE VISITING
TRAVELERS MENTIONED THE DRINK AS BEING THE MOST POPULAR IN DUBLIN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): SCOTTISH

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented

Date learned: 02-00-1967

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RECIPE FOR WALNUT FILLING

GRIND WALNUTS 1 1/2 POUND
3 CUPS OF SUGAR
MIX TOGETHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): NUTS

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Plant food Nut

Date learned: 11-14-1971

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NUMBERS

DON'T ROCK AN EMPTY ROCKING CHAIR, IT MEANS DEATH.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Keyword(s): EMPTINESS ; NUMBERS

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero

Date learned: 11-06-1967

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