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STORY
IN THE 1820'S AT SPRING ARBOR, MICHIGAN, AN INDIAN CHIEF WAS
CAPTURED DURING THE WAR. AFTER THE WAR, THE ENGLISH ALLOWED
HIM TO RETURN TO HIS TRIBE. HE WAS SIX FEET TALL AND USED
CRUTCHES TO GET AROUND. IT IS SAID THAT HE WOULD CHALLENGE
ANY MAN TO RACE WITH HIM AND THAT HE ALWAYS WON. EVEN THOUGH
ONE-LEGGED, HE HAD DEVELOPED AN ENORMOUS SPRINT WITH THE AID
OF HIS CRUTCHES.
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Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 16177 STOEPEL ; SPRING ARBOR
Keyword(s): INDIAN ; Legend ; Native American
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Occupation War BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails |
Date learned: 03-19-1970
Saying
Pull the latch string in or let it hang out
Submitter comment:
A saying or sign coming from the pioneers indicating whether a person or a thought is welcome within.
Ran across this while reading a book called The Well Springs of Truth published in 1883 by the Nashville publishing Company. Written by W.W. Breese MD.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs Added By TRD
James Callow comment:
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Otiginal BN [V400, S500] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: BOOK ; The Well Springs of Truth ; 1883 ; Nashville Publishing Company ; Breese, W W MD
Keyword(s): Language ; Latch ; Saying ; SIGN ; SLANG ; String ; Welcome
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
THE WHITE WOMAN
AT MIDNIGHT ON CERTAIN NIGHTS, A GHOSTLY APPARITION
OF A WOMAN IN WHITE WILL APPEAR AT THE BRIDGE ON
TANGLEWOOD DRIVE ON BELLE ISLE.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS TOLD TO ME ONE DARK NIGHT BY SOMEONE WHO
CLAIMS TO HAVE ACTUALLY SEEN THE WOMAN IN WHITE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BELLE ISLE ; TOLD ON ; SPRING ; 1972
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 00001972 SPRING
PROVERB
LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE; SOMEBODY
GIVE ME A BRICK!
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS HOW SOME PEOPLE WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHERS ARE
SAINTS, OR AT LEAST WITH LESS SIN.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; UNION SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
TWO PARTS OF CRUDE OIL AND ONE PART OF TURPENTINE REMOVES
THE WHITE SPOTS FROM FURNITURE, AND MAKES AS GOOD A
POLISH AS ONE CAN DESIRE TO HAVE.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; HOLLY SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Daily Life |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
WHEN A SCREECH OWL IS HEARD IN THE NIGHT, BIND THE SHEETS
IN KNOTS AND NO DEATH WILL OCCUR.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; HOLLY SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
I'VE BEEN DROPPING THINGS ALL DAY. SOMEONE HUNGRY MUST
BE COMING.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; HOLLY SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT FARM ANIMALS
IT'S BAD LUCK TO GIVE A CHICKEN AWAY. SOMETHING HAS TO BE GIVEN
OR PAID FOR IT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
PLANTING DATES FOR CROPS
POTATOES --- MARCH 17TH TO MARCH 30TH
BEANS --- GOOD FRIDAY
CUCUMBERS --- GOOD FRIDAY AND MAY 1ST
WATERMELONS --- MAY 1ST AND MAY 10TH
LETTUCE AND PEAS --- VALENTINE'S DAY
TURNIPS --- JULY 25TH
FLAX --- GOOD FRIDAY
BY PLANTING THESE CROPS ON THESE DAYS, THE HARVEST IS SUPPOSED
TO BE GOOD.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
IF YOU TAKE A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE HOME AND PLACE IT UNDER
YOUR PILLOW, NAME EACH CORNER OF THE ROOM ONE PARTICULAR
BEAU AND GO TO SLEEP, WHICHEVER CORNER YOU WAKE UP FACING
WILL BE THE ONE YOU WILL MARRY.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; HOLLY SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future spouse |
Date learned: 08-11-1968
PLANTING GUIDES
IT IS CONSIDERED UNLUCK IF A FARMER LAUGHS LOUDLY WHILE PLANTING
CORN.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SIGNS OF GOOD LUCK
WHEN BUILDING A NEW HOUSE, IT'S GOOD LUCK TO USE A FEE OLD
PIECES OF WOOD IN A NEW BUILDING.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT ANIMALS
IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR DOG AT HOME FOR A WATCHDOG, BURY SOME
OF HIS HAIR NEAR THE DOORSTEP.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT ANIMALS
IT IS UNLUCKY TO CHANGE A HORSE'S NAME.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT FARM ANIMALS
IT'S BAD LUCK TO PULL A PIG'S TAIL.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
SUPERSTITION ABOUT ANIMALS
IT'S BAD LUCK TO KILL A DEER ON SUNDAY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
WEATHER SIGN
IT'S A SURE SIGN OF NO FROST WHEN WORMS AND GRUBS CAN BE FOUND
IN THE TOP SOIL.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
WEATHER SIGN
SOMETIMES SNAKES GET REAL ACTIVE IN DRY WEATHER AND THAT
USUALLY MEANS RAIN IN A COUPLE OF DAYS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
WEATHER SIGN
A WIND STORM MAY BE IN THE MAKING IF CROWS FLY HIGHER THAN NORMAL.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
SUPERSTITION ABOUT FARM ANIMALS
IN ORDER TO PROTECT CHICKENS FROM HAWKS, A HORSESHOE HAS TO BE
HUNG IN THE CHIMNEY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 04-01-1972