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IN SUMMER, GOATS WILL GO IN THE BARN AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS
GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 04-10-1972
WHEN CHICKENS STAND OUT IN THE RAIN, IT WILL RAIN FOR
TWO DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 04-10-1972
RHEUMATISM ACTING UP MEANS IT IS GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Observation BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 03-26-1972
FOR EVERY THUNDERSTORM IN AUGUST, THERE WILL BE A DAY OF
SNOW IN WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-20-1972
IF THERE IS A RING AROUND THE MOON, IT MEANS THAT IT IS
GOING TO RAIN. HOWEVER MANY STARS ARE ON THE INSIDE
OF THIS RING, TELL HOW MANY DAYS IT WILL BE BEFORE IT RAINS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 06-25-1970
THIS WAS TOLD TO ME BY MY GRANDFATHER SEVERAL YEARS AGO. HE
ALSO TOLD ME HE DIDN'T BELIEVE IT SINCE HE'D NEVER SEEN SNOW
IN JULY.
IF IT RAINS WHILE THE SUN SHINES, IT WILL SNOW IN JULY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
IF YOU SEE A CAT EATING GRASS, IT WILL RAIN SOON.
Where learned: INDIANA ; LOGANSPORT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF IT RAINS ON EASTER SUNDAY, IT WILL RAIN SEVEN SUNDAYS AFTER.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; OWENSBORO
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
"IF IT RAINED WHILE THE SUN WAS SHINING, THEN THE DEVIL
WAS BEATING HIS WIFE."
Where learned: NEW YORK ; SIGNET BOOK ; NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00001945 P. 82
"NATURE'S ODITY--H. L. POUNDS FOUND THIS MATURE COCKLEBUR ON A
FARM NEAR HIS HOME AT BRADFORD RECENTLY AND IT MAKES HIM
WONDER IF NATURE IS PULLING SOME STRANGE TRICKS ON US. MR.
POUNDS SAID THAT HE HAD ALWAYS (BEEN) TOLD IT WAS TIME FOR FROST
WHEN COCKLEBURS RIPENED."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NEWSPAPER ; MILAN MIRROR ; MILAN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 06-24-1970
SNOW IS FROM THE ANGELS FLUFFING THEIR FEATHER PILLOWS.
Where learned: INDIANA ; WABASH
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Angel BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00001950'S
IF THE STARS ARE CLOSE TO THE MOON, IT WILL RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
A MIST AROUND THE MOON MEANS IT WILL RAIN THE NEXT DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU STICK AN AX IN THE GROUND, IT WILL RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PULASKI
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 07-20-1968
THE DEVIL BEATING HIS WIFE--WHEN THE SUN SHINES AND IT'S
RAINING AT THE SAME TIME.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; NORTH GARDEN
Keyword(s): SATAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 03-25-1969
THUNDER BEFORE SEVEN, AND IT WILL RAIN BEFORE ELEVEN.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; WINGO
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IF IT RAINS WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING, IT IS A SIGN THAT IT WILL
RAIN TOMORROW (THE NEXT DAY).
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; MAYFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IF THE SUN SETS BEHIND A CLOUD BANK ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, IT WILL
RAIN BEFORE SUNDAY NIGHT.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; MAYFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
THE NUMBER OF MORNING FOGS IN AUGUST IS THE NUMBER OF SNOWS
IN THE WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DOYLE
Date learned: 07-27-1968
IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF DOG'S DAY, IT WILL RAIN 25 DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DOYLE
Date learned: 07-27-1968