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CUSTOM
PLACES OF BUSINESS USUALLY SAVE THE FIRST DOLLAR THEY HAVE MADE AS A
BUSINESS. THIS IS FOR GOOD LUCK. THIS PRACTICE IS DONE IN
MANY STORES
Where learned: NOT INCLUDED
Keyword(s): BUSINESS MONEY GOOD LUCK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
LEGEND
IN THE FIJI ISLANDS THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSEHOLDS CATCH FISH
IN THEIR MOUTHS DURING THE PLENTIFUL SEASON. BEFORE THEY GO OUT TO
THE WATER, THEY GREASE THEIR FACES UP SO THEY
WON'T DISTRACT THE FISH.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): FISHING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Fish |
Date learned: 03-09-1972
ITALIAN CUSTOM
WHEN ITALIANS GRAFT A TREE, THEY CUT THE LIMBS OFF AT AN ANGLE AND
THEN PUT THE TWIG IN THEIR MOUTH TO INSURE THAT IT WILL TAKE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GRAFTING TREE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 03-30-1968
THE COMPANY STORE
THE INSTITUTION KNOWN AS THE COMPANY STORE, IMMORTALIZED IN THE
SONG "SIXTEEN TONS" STILL EXISTS.
WHILE THOUGHT TO BE SOMETHING OUT OF THE PAST, OWING ITS FAME TO THE
SONG, WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE COPPER COUNTRY OF ARIZONA, I CAME
UPON ONE OPERATED BY PHELPS_DODGE CORPORATION. UPON TALKING TO SOME
OF THE EMPLOYEES, I FOUND THAT THE BASIC CONCEPT IS STILL THE SAME
AS THE NOTORIOUS STORES OF THE EASTERN MOUNTAIN "COAL TOWNS" _ THE
EMPLOYEE CAN BUY FROM THE COMPANY AND HAVE HIS BILL (WHICH, FROM
PRICING THE ITEMS, WOULD BE A BIT HIGH) PAID BY DEDUCTIONS FROM HIS
PAYCHECK (WITH INTEREST}), OF COURSE, TODAY THE MINER IS NOT
COMPELED TO BUY THERE.
Where learned: Arizona ; DOUGLAS-BISBEE
Keyword(s): COPPER COAL TOWNS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 06-00-1968
SUPERSTITION
SAILORS NEVER TAKE A BOAT OUT ON A FRIDAY, ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour |
CUSTOM
THIS IS A SCOTCH HARVEST CUSTOM KNOWN AS THE "OLD WOMAN." THE
FIRST FARMER WHO COMPLETES HIS HARVESTING MAKES AN "OLD WOMAN" OUT
OF THE LOOSE CORN CUT. THIS FIGURE IS PASSED TO EACH FARMER. THE
LAST FARMER TO COMPLETE HIS HARVESTING MUST KEEP THE FIGURE TILL
THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE FIGURE IS CARRIED ON A CART BY THE FARMERS.
Where learned: RESIDENCE
Keyword(s): EFFIGY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: DATE NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
CUSTOM
ON THE LAKES, CAPTAINS OF THEIR SHIPS SALUTE EACH OTHER WITH TWO
LONG BLASTS AND ONE SHORT ONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND MARAIS
Keyword(s): SALUTE SHIPS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
CUSTOM
MERCHANT SHIPS HONOR "MAN OF WAR" SHIPS BY DIPPING THEIR FLAGS AT
HALF MASK AND THEN RAISING IT. THE WAR SHIP ANSWERS BACK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND MARAIS
Keyword(s): MAST
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
AMERICAN CUSTOM
WHEN DEEP SEA FISHING PARTIES ARE SUCCESSFUL THEY RETURN TO THE
FISHING PORT WITH A RED FLAG ATTACHED TO THE BOAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND MARAIS
Keyword(s): COLOR RED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
CUSTOM
MARY WAS A BASE NURSE IN OKINOWA FOR EIGHT YEARS AND SHE SAID IT
WAS THE CUSTOM FOR THE LADIES TO ALWAYS CARRY A HEAD PAN ON
HER HEAD WHILE SHE WENT ABOUT HER DUTIES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Okinawa
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Head |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
WASHING CLOTHES
AROUND WINONA, MISSISSIPPI IN THE FORTIES, ACCORDING TO THE
INFORMANT, IN ORDER TO WASH CLOTHES ONE HAD TO "FETCH" WATER TO A
HUGE KETTLE UNDER WHICH A FIRE BURNED. AFTER THE CLOTHES BOILED A
WHILE, THEY WERE TAKEN OUT AND DRAPED OVER BUSHES AND TREES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 11-00-1969
MARKET DAY IN KERRY
AT THE MARKET IN KERRY, WHEN TWO FARMERS EXCHANGE BUSINESS
THEY BARGAIN A LOT. THE FARMER WHO IS BUYING THE CATTLE TENDS
TO FIND ALL KINDS OF FAULTS WITH THE CATTLE. THE GAME IS TO FIND
WEAKNESSES IN THE OTHER MAN'S CRAFT IN RAISING CATTLE.
THE MORE "BITING" THE FARMER IS THE BETTER CATTLE_MAN HE IS.
WHEN ALL THE INSULTS ARE OVER AND THE OWNER OF THE CATTLE KNOWS
THAT "HIS MAN" IS INTERESTED,
HE GETS REALLY TOUGH AS REGARDS PRICES.
HE NEVER LOOKS AT THE BUYER IN THE FACE, BUT AWAY FROM HIM AND
SOME OTHER INTERESTING THINGS THAT HE IMAGINES HE SEES.
THE LESS HE LOOKS AT THE BUYER, THE MORE ANXIOUS HE IS TO SELL, AND
THE BUYER KNOWS THIS. BARGAINING CAN GO ON FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS.
WHEN THE DEAL IS CLOSED AND THE MONEY IS PAID, THE SELLER ALWAYS
GIVES BACK A LITTLE PER CENT OF THE PRICE FOR GOOD LUCK AND
FRIENDSHIP. THEN BOTH MEN GO INTO A PUB FOR A COUPLE OF DRINKS AND
A MAN_TO_MAN CHAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GOOD LUCK, FRIENDSHIP BUSINESS ; IRELAND
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 11-00-1970
SUPERSTITION (MOST NATIONALITIES)
FARMERS WOULD NEVER PLANT THEIR CROPS EXCEPT WHEN THERE WAS A
NEW MOON.
Where learned: NOT INCLUDED
Keyword(s): PLANTING, MOON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Moon |
Date learned: 09-25-1968
CUSTOMS
CIGARS: IF YOU ARE EITHER NEWLY PROMOTED OR A NEW FATHER, YOU
DISTRIBUTE CIGARS TO ALL OFFICERS.
Where learned: NOT INCLUDED
Keyword(s): MILITARY ; PROMOTION, NEW FATHER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Number |
WETTING DOWN YOUR COMMISSION
WHENEVER YOU ARE PROMOTED, YOU ARE OBLIGED TO HOLD A
"WETTING_DOWN PARTY".
Where learned: NOT INCLUDED
Keyword(s): MILITARY ; PROMOTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: 10-19-1965
MARINE SHOWER
AFTER A SHOWER, DRY YOURSELF WITH THE WASHCLOTH FIRST BEFORE THE
TOWEL. THIS KEEPS YOUR TOWEL DRIER LONGER. THIS WAS PROBABLY
STARTED WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE TO MOVE SO OFTEN THEY WOULDN'T HAVE
TO PACK A WET TOWEL.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): MILITARY
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: DATE NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
GOOD WEATHER MEANS MONEY
DOWN IN FLORIDA, THE SUN SHINES EVERY DAY__ AND IF ON ANY DAY IT
DOES NOT SHINE, THE NEWSPAPER COMPANIES DISTRIBUTE COPIES FREE
OF CHARGE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK ; SAINT MARYS RECTORY
Keyword(s): MONEY WEATHER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
SALESMAN'S TRADITION
METHODS OF DETERMINING A "MOOCK"
1) ALL HOUSE TRIM AND MAILBOX PAINTED ONE COLOR, USUALLY BRIGHT
2) NEW CAR OR CARS IN THE DRIVEWAY
3) UNKEMPT LAWN
4) "PECKER TRACKS"( SIGNS OF KIDS)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESMAN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business SPEECH -- Trade & commerce |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
FRENCH CUSTOM: BUSINESS
THE FLEA MARKET IS A FRENCH CUSTOM. IT IS A PLACE ON THE
OUTSKIRTS OF PARIS WHERE SECOND HAND JUNK IS SOLD.
SOMETIMES THE ITEMS SOLD ARE VALUABLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 00001964 SUMMER
FISHING FLEETS
IN VALENCIA, SPAIN, WHEN THE SHIPS ARE GOING OUT TO SEA ON THEIR
FISHING VOYAGES, THERE IS A TOWN CEREMONY WHERE THE PRIESTS OF THE
TOWN BLESS THE FLEETS JUST BEFORE DEPARTURE. THIS IS ALSO THE
TIME THAT THE WIVES AND SWEETHEARTS SEE THEIR MEN OFF, PERHAPS
FOR THE LAST TIME.
Where learned: MARYGROVE COLLEGE ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FISHING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1968