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MITCH RELATES THAT HIS MOTHER FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT WARTS CAN
BE CURED OR REMOVED BY RUBBING A RAW POTATO AGAINST THEM UNTIL
THEY ARE GONE. THEN THE CURED PERSON IS SUPPOSED TO THROW
THE PIECE OF POTATO OVER HIS SHOULDER AND NOT LOOK TO SEE
WHERE IT HAS FALLEN. THIS IS TO INSURE THE CURE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER PLUGGING

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Method of Curing

Date learned: 03-15-1967

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