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ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY LOOK DOWN INTO THE CISTERN WITH
A MIRROR FACING THE WATER, THE MAN YOU SEE IS THE MAN
YOU'LL MARRY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU DREAM THE SAME THING IN THREE NIGHTS, IT WILL
COME TRUE
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-26-1970
IF YOU'D HAVE A BABY EVERY TWO YEARS, IT'LL MAKE YOU
HEALTHY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF SHUCKS ARE THICK ON CORN, IT'S A SIGN OF HARD WINTER.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; CRUTCHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-21-1970
BABIES SHOULD WEAR A BELLY BAND FOR THREE MONHS FOR A
STRONG BACK
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
BABIES GET A MOLE WHEN THE MOTHER DOESN'T EAT DRIED APPLES
DURING PREGNANCY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
GET (DRINK?) CORNSILK TEA FOR PERIODS TO COME ON
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): MENSTRUATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
CEDAR BALL TEA TO MAKE A WOMAN MISCARRY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU CARRY A BABY HIGH DURING PREGNANCY, IT'S A GIRL
IF YOU CARRY A BABY LOW DURING PREGNANCY, I'S A BOY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
LAST TWO WEEKS IN PREGNANCY DON'T WALK UP STEPS OR
RUN A SEWING MACHINE
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
ONE CAN MARK A BABY THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF PREGNANCY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
EAT WHAT YOU CRAVE OR YOU'LL HAVE A MARKED BABY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
EXTREME HOT SUMMER MEANS HARD WINTER (VICE VERSA)
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; CRUTCHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
A DRY JUNE IS A SIGN OF A GOOD CROP YEAR
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; CRUTCHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
PLANT THINGS THAT GROW ON TOP OF THE GROUND IN THE LIGHT
OF THE MOON
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; CRUTCHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU HEAR A SCREECH OWL IN THE NIGHT, TIE A KNOT
IN YOUR SHIRTTAIL OR DRESSTAIL AND IT WILL QUIET HIM
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; HOLLY SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
THE PERSON WHO GETS THE LONGEST END OF A WISHBONE,
GETS HIS WISH.
Where learned: MISSOURI ; KANSAS CITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
WHEN YOU PLANT CROPS, YOU SHOULD PLANT THEM BY SIGN. PLANT
THEM WHEN YOU HAVE A SIGN IN LEGS OR LIMBS, SO IT WILL GROW
FASTER AND BE A RICH CROP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FAYETTEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
IF YOU PLANT CORN WHEN SIGN IS IN THE BOWELS, IT WILL BE
SOFT AND NOT HARD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FAYETTEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-05-1970
FIRE CRACKERS WARD OFF EVIL SPIRIT
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): FIRECRACKERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-28-1968