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CUT A BABY'S FINGERNAILS BEFORE HE IS A YEAR OLD, THE BABY WILL HAVE
POOR EYESIGHT.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; 39 PORTSHIRE DR ; LINCOLNSHIRE

Keyword(s): HIDDEN CONNECTION

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails
BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: 03-14-1971

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SUPERSTITION

BURN A BAYBERRY CANDLE ON CHRISTMAS AND IF THE FLAME BURNS BRIGHT
AND THE LIGHT SHINES CLEAR, THEN YOU WILL BE BLESSED ALL YEAR.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; 39 PORTSHIRE DR ; LINCOLNSHIRE

Keyword(s): LUCK

Subject headings: Observation
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles

Date learned: 03-14-1971

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REMEDY

TEA AND HONEY WILL CURE A COUGH.

Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; 39 PORTSHIRE DR ; LINCOLNSHIRE

Keyword(s): FOOD

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Remedy

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