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IF LIGHTNING OCCURS DURING THE WINTER, THE REST OF THE
WINTER WILL BE VERY HARSH.
Where learned: HOME ; NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
IF THE BLACK ENDS ON THE COLORING OF A CATERPILLAR ARE
WIDE OR MAKE UP A GREATER PROPORTION THAN THE BROWN,
THEN THE WINTER WILL BE A SEVERE ONE.
Where learned: HOME ; NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
FORMULA SPEECH
IF A PERSON FUMBLES ABOUT WITH A JOB OR TASK WHICH HE IS DOING OR
MAKES A MISTAKE, OFTEN IT IS REMARKED THAT, "YOU ARE AS HANDY AS A
CUB BEAR WITH GLOVES ON."
Where learned: TOLD AT HOME ; NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
GAME RHYME
PLAYED WITH SMALL CHILDREN BY AN ADULT. THE HANDS ARE
FOLDED TOGETHER EXCEPT FOR THE INDEX AND THUMBS. AT THIS
POINT THE FOLLOWING IS RECITED:
HERE'S THE CHURCH AND HERE'S THE STEEPLE,
AT THIS POINT THE FINGERS ARE EXTENDED AND INTERMINGLED
WHILE THE WRISTS ROTATE. THE FOLLOWING IS THEN SAID:
OPEN THE DOOR AND SEE ALL THE PEOPLE.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
IF A PERSON HAS A LOT OF FRECKLES ON HIS FACE, THEN IT
IS A SIGN THAT THE PERSON IS HEALTHY.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
MOVABLE FESTIVAL
THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE WILL HAVE A YEARLY FAMILY
REUNION AND CORN ROAST WHEN THE CORN ( SWEET ) ON MY GRANDFATHER'S
FARM IS READY TO BE HARVESTED. IT IS USUALLY HELD ON THE FARM
ON SOME CONVENIENT SUNDAY FOR ALL.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
IF A PERSON HAS WHITE MARKS ON HIS FINGERNAILS, IT IS
A SIGN THAT HE IS A GOOD HARD WORKER.
Data entry tech comment: TRUTH TO THAT; THESE MARKS ARE CAUSED BY INJURY.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE WILL HAVE A
YEARLY FAMILY REUNION AND CORN ROAST WHEN THE SWEET
CORN ON MY GRANDFATHER'S FARM IS READY TO BE
HARVESTED. IT IS USUALLY HELD ON THE FARM ON SOME
CONVENIENT SUNDAY FOR ALL.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
IT IS OFTEN CUSTOMARY FOR MANY FAMILIES TO REMAIN
SILENT AND MEDITATE DURING THE HOURS OF 12:00 NOON
TO 3:00 P.M. ON GOOD FRIDAY IN REMEMBERANCE OF
CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
GAME RHYME
PLAYED WITH THE OPEN HAND OF A YOUNG CHILD. STARTING
ON THE SMALLEST FINGER, YOU TOUCH THE TIP OF EACH
FINGER AND WHILE DOING SO SAY "TIPPSY." AT THE
INDEX FINGER, YOU RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE FINGER
AND UP THE SIDE OF THE THUMB TO ITS TIP WHILE SAYING,
"WHOOPS TIPPSY!"
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Athletic sport and exercise Gymnastics |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
WHEN COWS FLOCK UNDER A TREE OR LAY DOWN IN THE FIELD,
IT IS A SIGN OF AN APPROACHING STORM.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
CORN SHOULD BE "KNEE HIGH BY THE FOURTH OF JULY."
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- July 4 Independence Day BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
IF A PERSON HOLDS A YELLOW DANDELION FLOWER UNDER
HIS CHIN AND HIS CHIN GLOWS YELLOW, THEN THAT PERSON
LIKES BUTTER.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 01-00-1971
MAKING OF A FUNNY OR UGLY FACE WHILE OUTDOORS IN COLD
WEATHER, MAY CAUSE YOUR FACE TO FREEZE IN THAT
POSITION.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT USED THIS TO SCARE HER CHILDREN.
Data entry tech comment:
IF WE POUTED OR MADE A FACE AT SOMEONE, OUR MOTHER USED
TO SAY THIS ALSO, REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER.--PAC
I BELIEVE, IT WAS TO DISCOURAGE THE PRACTICE.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
IF YOU DO NOT WIPE DRY BETWEEN YOUR TOES AFTER A BATH
OR SHOWER, YOUR TOES MIGHT BECOME INFECTED AND FALL
OFF.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT TOLD THIS TO SCARE HER CHILDREN INTO WIPING
TOES.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNGUS ATHLETE'S FOOT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
SKUNK OIL MAY BE TAKEN FOR RELIEF AND CURE OF COLDS.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
PINE PITCH MAY BE USED FOR THE QUICK HEALING OF
CUTS, WHEN RUBBED ON THE SORE.
Submitter comment: USED BY INFORMANT'S FATHER-IN-LAW, 20-30 YEARS AGO.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
A MIXTURE OF LARD AND TURPENTINE MAY BE RUBBED ON
CHEST FOR RELIEF OF COLDS.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
FOR WAX IN THE EARS: WRAP A PENCIL WITH AN OLD CLOTH,
LIGHT A CANDLE AND DRIP THE WAX ALL OVER THE CLOTH,
REMOVE THE PENCIL, PLACE THE END OF THE WAX COVERED
CLOTH IN THE EAR, LIGHT THE CLOTH AND IT WILL DRAW
THE WAX OUT.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
FOR CHILL BLAND (FROSTBITE), CUT A RAW ONION OR
POTATO IN HALF AND RUB AFFECTED AREA.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 02-00-1971