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GOOD LUCK OMEN AFTER RAIN
THE OIL IN THE STREET AFTER IT RAINS--ALL KINDS OF
DIFFERENT COLORS--WELL, IF YOU STEP IN IT, IT MEANS
GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: POPULAR TRADITION IN GLOUCESTER, OHIO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; GLOUCESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
WARTS
A MAN NAMED FRED HOPES LIVED NEXT DOOR DOWN HOME. HE
WOULD SLICE A POTATO IN TWO AND RUB IT ON THE WART AND SAY
SOMETHING. THEN HE'D TELL YOU TO TAKE THE POTATO AND HIDE
IT UNDER A RUG. WHEN THE POTATO ROTS, THE WARTS WILL
GO AWAY. AND THAT WILL HAPPEN BECAUSE I HAD THEM ALL
OVER MY FINGERS AND THEY WENT AWAY.
Submitter comment: HAPPENED IN GLOUCESTER, OHIO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; GLOUCESTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curer |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
ALWAYS MAKE A WISH ON ANY NEW BORN BABY THE FIRST TIME
YOU SEE IT. IT WILL COME TRUE.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM PARENTS IN GLOUCESTER, OHIO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; GLOUCESTER
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
IF THE NUMBER OF CARS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION ARE
COUNTED, THE PEOPLE IN THE LAST CAR WILL BE NEXT
TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; GRADE SCHOOL ; SAINT STEPHEN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 11-19-1969
WEATHER BELIEF (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
THE WEATHER ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WILL DECIDE
THE WEATHER FOR THE APPROACHING MONTH.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA ; ; TOLD AT ; 36783 SUNNYDALE ST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
COUNTING CARS OF A PASSING TPAIN (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
NEVER COUNT THE CARS OF A PASSING TRAIN
THIS WILL BRING YOU BAD LUCK IN ALL YOU ATTEMPT DURING THAT DAY.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA ; ; TOLD AT ; 36783 SUNNYDALE ST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
CHRISTMAS DAY IN POLAND
CHRISTMAS DAY IN POLAND FINDS THE TABLES LADEN WITH FOOD. THEIR
FAVORITE KIELBASA, HAM AND BEEF CAN BE SEEN. ALSO, THE BEST IN
POLISH WINES, THEIR FAVORITE BAKED GOODS ARE SHARED WITH FAMILY
AND FRIENDS. NEIGHBORS VISIT ONE ANOTHER AND SING KOLENDY OUTSIDE
THEIR DOORS, A CUSTOM EVERYONE THOROUGHLY ENJOYS--SO THE DAY GOES--A HAPPY TIME FOR ALL.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; informant's home ; St. Clair Shores ; 25940 MADISON CT., S.
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Songs, caroling |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
BELIEF
A DIMPLE IN YOUR CHEEK --
YOU ARE GENTLE AND MEEK
A DIMPLE IN YOUR CHIN --
THE DEVIL IS WITHIN
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: HOME ; 24735 INDUSTRIAL HWY ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): Cheek ; Demeanor ; DEVIL ; Dimple ; PREDICTION ; RHYME ; SONG
James Callow Keyword(s): BELIEF ; QUATRAIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Use of Object P860.438 |
Date learned: 02-03-1970
TONGUE TWISTER
A BIG BLACK BLANK BANK BOOK
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT HE ENJOYS CHALLENGING FRIENDS TO A TONGUE
TWISTER CONTEST. HE NOTED THAT FEW PEOPLE CAN SAY THIS ONE
RAPIDLY WITHOUT MISTAKES.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 20295 Westbrook ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-26-1971
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
IT IS THE CUSTOM OF THE POLISH AND SLOVAK PEOPLE TO BREAK OPIATKI [OPLATKI]
(CHRISTMAS WAFER) ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND TO WISH EACH OTHER WELL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19225 STOTTER ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 03-19-1970
OMEN
IF ONE GOES IN ONE DOOR AND OUT ANOTHER DOOR IN THE SAME HOUSE,
COMPANY WILL COME.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19225 STOTTER ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-17-1970
OMEN
SPILLING SALT MEANS A FIGHT IF YOU THROW SALT OVER YOUR LEFT
SHOULDER THREE TIMES.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19225 STOTTER ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-17-1970
OMEN
IF A DEAD PERSON IS LAID OUT OVER A SUNDAY, THIS INDICATES THAT
WITHIN A MONTH THERE WILL BE ANOTHER DEATH IN THE FAMILY.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19225 STOTTER ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-19-1970
SAYING
MY GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS SAID, "I'D TRADE WITH THE DEVIL IF HE
HAD WHAT I WANTED."
Submitter comment:
MARGARET PREFACED ALL HER GRANDMOTHER DYER'S SAYINGS THIS
WAY--HER GRANDMOTHER WAS A CHARACTER. WHEN SOMEONE SAID,
"WELL, I DON'T THINK I'LL GO TO THAT STORE," HER GRANDMOTHER
WOULD RETORT WITH THIS SAYING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; GREEN HILLS ; CAIN SLOAN DEPARTMENT STORE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 08-08-1964
SAYING
MY GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS SAID, "IF I EVER GET HYDROPHOBIA,
I HAVE A LONG LIST OF PEOPLE I WANT TO GO OUT AND BITE."
Submitter comment:
MARGARET'S GRANDMOTHER DYER WAS A CHARACTER AND THIS
POINTS IT OUT. THIS COULD PROBABLY BE TRUE OF MARGARET
AND HER FATHER TOO--IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; GREEN HILLS ; CAIN SLOAN DEPARTMENT STORE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 08-08-1968
PINKIE
YOU PUT A LINE OF MARBLES IN A PIE-SHAPED FORMATION
ON THE GROUND. YOU'D SHOOT FROM ABOUT TWENTY FEET.
THE ONE WHO GOT THE NEAREST ON THIS FIRST SHOT
FROM TWENTY FEET GOT THE FIRST SHOT AT THE PIE.
HE USUALLY CLEANED UP BEFORE ANYONE ELSE GOT ANOTHER
SHOT.
Submitter comment: PLAYED IN HOLLISTER, OHIO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; HOLLISTER
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement C560.12 |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
POISON
IT WAS LIKE A MARBLE GAME ON A GOLF COURSE. YOU
WOULD SHOOT THE MARBLE WITH YOUR THUMB INTO EACH HOLE.
THE LAST HOLE WAS THE HARDEST, BUT THE FIRST TO GET
IN WAS ABLE TO COME BACK AND KNOCK THE OTHERS OFF
THE COURSE.
Submitter comment: PLAYED IN HOLLISTER, OHIO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; HOLLISTER
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement C560.12 |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
WE ALWAYS USED TO KILL SNAKES DOWN HOME AND HANG THEM
ON THE FENCE. WELL, THEY ALWAYS TOLD US IF YOU HANG
A SNAKE ON THE FENCE, IT WILL RAIN. I DON'T KNOW
WHY, BUT THAT'S WHAT THEY TOLD US.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; SOUTHFIELD ; HOLLISTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 05-19-1965
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
IT IS CUSTOMARY, AS A FAMILY PRACTICE, TO RAISE A GOOSE AND
TAKE CARE AND FEED IT SO THAT BY CHRISTMAS IT IS READY TO BE
KILLED AND EATEN AS A SYMBOL OF BOUNTY.
Submitter comment:
(HUNGARIAN)
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: HOME ; DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; 4816 ST LAWRENCE
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; holiday
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Single dishes |
Date learned: 11-19-1969
SMILE AWHILE
SMILE
AWHILE
AND WHILE YOU SMILE
ANOTHER
SMILES,
AND SOON THERE'S MILES
AND MILES
OF SMILES
AND LIFE'S WORTH WHILE
BECAUSE YOU SMILE.
Submitter comment: VERSE PRINTED ON DECORATED POSTCARD.
Where learned: DETROIT ; POSTCARD COLLECTION ; CIRCA 1910
Keyword(s): ADVICE: POSITIVE ; RHYME: AAABAAAAAA
James Callow Keyword(s): CHIASMUS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
Date learned: C00001910