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SUPERSTITION

IF A MAN ENTERS AN IRISH HOME WITH A LIT PIPE, THE
WOMAN OF THE HOUSE WILL PUSH HIM OUT WITH A BROOM
FOR FEAR THAT HE WILL STEAL HER BUTTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19479 WOODBINE

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 11-18-1970

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