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CURE FOR WARTS
TO RID YOURSELF OF A WART, RUB A PENNY ON IT AND TAKE THE
PENNY TO THE NEAREST CROSSROAD. THROW THE PENNY OVER YOUR
LEFT SHOULDER AND LEAVE WITHOUT LOOKING BACK. THE NEXT
PERSON FINDING THE PENNY WILL ALSO GET THE WART. THIS
WAS TOLD TO ME AROUND 1970 BY MY GRANDMOTHER, MARY GIBBLE,
IN KALAMAZOO. SHE ALSO TOLD ME THAT SHE TRIED THE CURE
YEARS AGO AND IT WORKED.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT LATER TOLD ME THAT MRS. GIBBLE WAS BORN IN
SWITZERLAND AND EMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES AROUND 1920.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; TRANSFER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 09-00-1982
BELIEF
IN ORDER TO BE BEAUTIFUL YOU MUST RUB YOUR SKIN VERY HARD.
Submitter comment:
ELIZABETH LEARNED THIS ITEM FROM HER GRANDMOTHER WHO OFTEN TOLD
HER TO RUB HER SKIN VERY HARD WHEN BATHING, SO THAT SHE WILL HAVE
BEAUTIFUL LOOKS.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00001970S
TO CURE THE MUMPS PUT SARDINE OIL ON THE
PERSON'S FACE, TIE A WHITE RAG AROUND THE PERSON'S HEAD,
THEN GIVE THE PERSON SARDINES TO EAT.
Submitter comment:
SHE SAYS THIS IS HOW SHE CURED HER CHILDREN
AND GRANDCHILDREN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1983
MY MOTHER USED TO BE KNOWN ACROSS THE TOWN FOR THE CURE FOR
PNEUMONIA. SHE USED THIS CURE EFFECTIVELY ON SEVERAL
PATIENTS. SHE WOULD FRY ONIONS IN A MIXTURE OF VICKS VAPOR
RUB, PEP OIL, QUININE, AND LARD. SHE WOULD MAKE POULTICES
OUT OF THIS MIXTURE AND PUT THEM ON THE PATIENT'S CHEST.
THESE POULTICES HAD TO BE HOT, THOUGH. SO, SHE WOULD MAKE
A FEW OF THEM AND KEEP THEM IN THE OVEN. SHE WOULD KEEP
PUTTING A NEW POULTICE ON AS SOON AS THE OLD ONES GOT COLD.
Submitter comment:
IT IS INTERESTING THAT MRS. TOWNE THOUGHT THAT HER MOTHER
WAS AS GOOD AS ANY NURSE OR DOCTOR. SHE SWEARS THAT HER
MOTHER SUCCESSFULLY CURED PNEUMONIA MANY TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HOUGHTON LAKE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00001930S
HOME REMEDIES
FOR BURNS APPLY COBWEBS MIXED WITH SOOT TO THE AFFECTED
AREA AND COVER. MM
TO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF BLISTERS MAKE A PASTE OF
SYRUP AND BAKING SODA AND APPLY TO THE AFFECTED AREA. MM
FOR NOSEBLEEDS A PAIR OF SCISSORS AND SEVERAL KEYS CAN
BE HUNG DOWN THE BACK OF THE VICTIM OR BROWN BAG PAPER
THAT HAS BEEN SOAKED IN VINEGAR CAN BE APPLIED TO THE ROOF
OF THE MOUTH OF THE VICTIM.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; SELMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
BABY CURES
FOR COLDS: APPLY A POULTICE MADE OF A STEWED ONION AND
CORNMEAL. APPLICATION OF BEEF TALLOW TO THE BABABY'S BODY
WILL FIGHT THE FEVER AND HELP TO CURE THE COLD. FOR COLIC
PIPE SMOKE BLOWN ACROSS THE MOLE OF THE BABIE'S HEAD,
BLOWN INTO IT'S BOTTLE, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID
ASIPHOTIDA AND LIQUOR WILL CURE IT.
TO LOOSEN BOWELS GIVE GOOSEGREASE OR FLOURWATER, FOR
TEETHING PAIN ADD SUGAR TO A SLICED ONION IN A CUP TO
DRAW THE JUICE FROM THE ONION AND ADMINISTER BY SPOON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 07-00-1982
REMEDY FOR WARTS
REMEDY FOR REMOVAL OF WARTS AS TOLD BY MARK TWAIN:
UNDER A FULL MOON GO TO CEMETERY, STAND WITH YOUR
BACK TO THE MOON AND THROW THE BODY OF A DEAD BLACK
CAT BY THE CAT'S TAIL OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-17-1983
OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES
(1) IF YOU HAVE WARTS, SUBMERGE THEM IN DOG URINE, AND THE WART
WILL DISSAPPEAR.
(2) IF YOU HAVE A BLACK EYE, PUT RAW BEEF ON IT TO TAKE AWAY THE
SWELLING, THE BRUISE, AND THE PAIN.
(3) IF YOU HAVE HICCUPS, PUT A PAPER BAG OVER YOUR HEAD, OR
HOLD YOUR BREATH AND JUMP UP AND DOWN ON ONE LEG 10 TIMES.
(4) PUT GARLIC OR BUTTER ON A BEE STING OR BURN TO ALLEVIATE
THE PAIN. OF COURSE TAKE THE STINGER OUT FIRST.
(5) WRAP DOUGH WITH OLIVE OIL AROUND A BROKEN FINGER
AND THEN WRAP IT UP WITH A BANDAGE TO CURE THE BROKEN BONE.
Submitter comment:
THESE REMEDIES I KNOW ABOUT BECAUSE ALL HAPPENED TO ME.
ONE MAY PICK THEM UP AT HOME FROM RELATIVES OR PARENTS OR
FRIENDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRANKLIN VILLAGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00001960S
IN A FAMILY, IF ONE OF THE PARENTS TRAVELS, AND A CHILD
IN THE FAMILY IS SERIOUSLY SICK, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE CHILD IS
SICK BECAUSE OF THE ABSENCE OF THE MOTHER OR FATHER. THEREFORE IF
ONE WANTS THE CHILD TO RECOVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, ONE SHOULD GET
ONE OF THE FAVOURITES CLOTHES OF THE PARENT THAT TRAVELS, AND
COVER THE CHILD WITH IT. THE CHILD WILL RECOVER QUICKLY.
Submitter comment: HE SAID IT WITH ASSURANCE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
IF A WOMAN USED TO GIVE BIRTH TO ABIKU (A CHILD THAT DIES)
SHE CAN BE FREED OF THIS ORDEAL BY CONSULTING AN HERBALIST.
IF SHE HAS ANOTHER CHILD, SHE WILL TAKE HER TO AN HERBALIST WHO
WILL PERFORM A KIND OF RITUAL FOR THE BABY WHICH WILL INVOLVE
MAKING SOME MARKS ON THE FACE OF THE CHILD WITH BLADE, THEN HE WILL
PUT SOME BLACK MAGIC POWDER ON THE FRESH MARKS HE HAS JUST CUT.
THE MARKS ON THE CHILD'S FACE WILL DRY UP AFTER TWO DAYS, THUS THE
CHILD WILL NOT BE AN "ABIKU". THERE IS USUALLY ONE ONE-INCH
MARK ON EACH CHEEK BONE AT ITS HIGHEST POINT.
Where learned: NIGERIA ; KADUNA
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
IT IS POSSIBLE TO CURE A STY BY MAKING A CROSS OVER IT WITH A GOLD
WEDDING BAND AND THEN SPITTING OVER YOUR SHOULDER. THIS ENTIRE
PROCEDURE MUST BE REPEATED THREE TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 01-15-1984
YOU CAN CURE BURNS BY PUTTING HONEY ON THEM AND THEN COVERING THEM
WITH A PIECE OF TISSUE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1984
IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE A WART, TAKE A PIECE
OF HAIR FROM A HORSE'S TAIL, WRAP THE HAIR AROUND THE
WART. LEAVE THE HAIR ON THE WART FOR THREE DAYS.
WHEN YOU REMOVE THE HORSE HAIR THE WART WILL BE GONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 02-00-1984
SUPERSTITION--CURING HICCUP
IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF YOU TEAR A PIECE OF BROWN PAPER OF A BAG
AND PUT SALIVA ON IT AND STICK IT TO THE BABY'S FOREHEAD, IT
WILL STOP THE HICCUP.
Where learned: BAHAMAS ; NASSAU
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1978
TO STOP A HEADACHE TIE A RAG AROUND
YOUR HEAD AND DRINK A CUP OF STRONG,
HOT, BLACK COFFEE.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT CLAIMS HE HAS TRIED IT AND
IT REALLY WORKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1985
BLACK-AMERICAN CURE
FOR SICK HEADACHE, LAY A COLD WET CLOTH ON THE STOMACH WITH
DRY FLANNEL OVER IT. PUT THE FEET INTO HOT MUSTARD WATER,
AND SWALLOW A FEW SPOONFULS OF LEMON JUICE.
Submitter comment:
MRS. GOODEN FAITHFULLY PRACTICES HER OLD-FASHIONED CURES
WHEN NEEDED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE
Keyword(s): MEDICATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
TO CURE A SORE THROAT, FILL A GLASS HALF FULL OF WARM WATER;
ADD A FEW TABLESPOONS OF TABLE SALT TO THE WATER. CRUSH UP
ONE ASPIRIN AND ADD TO GLASS. STIR THE MIXTURE UNTIL THE
ASPIRIN AND SALT ARE DISSOLVED. GARGLE WITH THE MIXTURE,
THEN SPIT IT OUT. REPEAT AS NECESSARY
Submitter comment:
A PHARMACIST I WORKED WITH,TOLD ME THIS WAS VERY EFFECTIVE.
HE OFTEN RECOMMENDED IT TO CUSTOMERS. I HAVE TRIED IT AND
IT WORKED FOR ME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; NORTHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1981
IN EAST AFRICA, A METHOD USED TO INDUCE FREE BLOOD FLOW IN
PRIMITIVE MAN INVOLVED SHOOTING SMALL ARROWS INTO THE
PATIENT'S FOREHEAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-01-1988
A RECOMMENDED PRESCRIPTION FOR EPILEPSY IN THE MIDDLE AGES:
TAKE A NAIL OF A WRECKED SHIP, MAKE IT INTO A BRACELET,
AND SET THEREIN THE HEART OF A JUST-KILLED STAG, AND PUT
THE BRACELET ON THE PATIENT'S LEFT ARM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-01-1988
To cure a sore throat or a cold, sulphur powder
was placed on a feather. The feather was placed
in the back of the throat and the person administering
the treatment would blow the sulphur onto the throat.
Submitter comment:
Mrs. Wolf's mother routinely used this procedure when
she was growing up.
Where learned: OHIO ; Hicksville
Keyword(s): Remedies, Medicine
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Method of Curing |