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MANITOU BEACH, MICHIGAN NEAR ADDISON, MICHIGAN WAS NAMED
FOR SOME INDIAN NAMED MANITOU WHO HAD SETTLED THERE.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Place |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY THE COLLECTOR
MIND YOUR P'S & Q'S
THE INFORMANT STATES THAT THE EXPRESSION, "MIND YOUR
P'S AND Q'S" WAS STARTED BECAUSE OF MARKS ON
ALE MUGS. THESE MARKS WERE FOR PINTS AND QUARTS.
THE BARTENDER THEN HAD TO BE CAREFUL TO MAKE SURE
A DRINK WAS ONE PINT OR ONE QUART OF ALE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of quantity or weight Liquid BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: 03-15-1967
MIND YOUR P'S AND Q'S
THE INFORMANT TOLD THIS STORY AS TO THE ORIGIN
OF THE EXPRESSION "MIND YOUR P'S AND Q'S." SHE SAID
THAT IN LONDON THERE IS AN ALE HOUSE WITH THAT SIGN
ABOVE THE DOOR, AND INSIDE WRITTEN ON THE WALLS,
AND LOW CEILING, THE BARTENDER KEEPS A RUNNING
TALLY OF HOW MUCH SOMEONE OWES. HENCE, THE
EXPRESSION MEANS TO WATCH THE TOTAL MONEY OWED
FOR YOUR PINTS AND QUARTS.
Data entry tech comment: I THOUGH THEY USED LITERS!
Where learned: HIGHLAND PARK ; ILLINOIS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of quantity or weight Liquid CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of quality Medium of exchange BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: 03-20-1967
EXPLANATION OF PLACE NAME
NEAR THE TOWN IN WHICH I LIVE IS A TOWN CALLED WALLED LAKE.
IN THE TOWN IS A LAKE OF THE SAME NAME. IT IS SUPPOSED TO
HAVE BEEN CALLED THAT BY INDIANS OF THE AREA, BECAUSE THE LAKE
WAS SURROUNDED BY A WALL OF ROCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNION LAKE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 00-00-1982
EXPLANATION OF PLACE NAME: COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
THE TOWN IN WHICH I LIVE IS PART OF COMMERCE TOWNSHIP.
A SMALL TRIBUTARY OF THE ROUGE RIVER RUNS THROUGH COMMERCE,
ON WHICH A MILL WAS BUILT IN THE 1800'S. THE TOWNSHIP
WAS NAMED COMMERCE IN THE BELIEF OR HOPE THAT THE MILL AND
THE RIVER WOULD MAKE IT A PLACE FOR COMMERCE.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS VERY IRONIC BECAUSE IT BECAME A RESORT TOWN AND
IS NOW A SLEEPY SUBURB, RATHER THAN A BUSTLING PLACE OF
COMMERCE AND TRADE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNION LAKE
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 09-00-1984
For generations the Welty family has told the story of
how Levi Welty (1825-1902) had gone "Pikes Peak or bust
in a covered wagon." In the mid 1970's, an acquaintance
of the family familiar with these stories became injured
while skiing in Colorado. During her recuperative time
there, she came across a book recounting the history of
the area, and found a story about the naming of
Cripple Creek by a Levi Welty. The names of some of the sons
mentioned coincided with the family's genealogy, and it
is, therefore, quite likely that Terry's ancestor was
responsible for Cripple Creek's naming.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): pioneer
James Callow Keyword(s): Eudora Welty ; Pike's Peak
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- B439 PROSE NARRATIVE -- B479 BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 00001977CA
Balinese custom
The land of Bali is Gods' island, the gods own and operate
everything. It is known as the Gods' paradise.
Where learned: Bali ; Indonesia
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Gods BELIEF -- Formation BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Folk etymology SPEECH -- Place |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
Whenever I take a test or quiz I sign my name Lori Taylor-Muckle
to give me good luck.
Submitter comment:
I'm engaged and Taylor is the last name of my fiance. This
ritual has worked so far I haven't failed a test in two years.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- School BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- FamilyGroup |
Date learned: 00001980S
Adam's Apple
The lump in the front of the neck is referred to as the Adam's
Apple. This is a very old notion that comes from a story that Adam
ate the apple in the Garden of Eden and a piece of it was caught in
his throat and formed the lump.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Folk etymology |
Date learned: 02-02-1992
Wisdom Teeth
The Wisdom Teeth are so called because by the time a normal
person has them, he is an intelligent adult.
James Callow comment:
See Puckett, Ohio No. 6037: "You will never have much knowledge
until you have cut your wisdom teeth."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 02-02-1992
LAFAYETTE, TENNESSEE IS LOCATED WHERE IT IS BECAUSE OF AN
OLD SPRING THAT FURNISHED THE SETTLERS WATER. IT IS LOCATED
BEHIND THE OLD LAFAYETTE AUTO PARTS BUILDING. IT IS NOW
REFERRED TO AS THE TOWN SPRING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; LAFAYETTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
LAFAYETTE, TENNESSEE WAS NAMED FOR THE FAMOUS FRENCH
GENERAL LAFAYETTE. BUT LAFAYETTE, TENNESSEE PEOPLE PRONOUNCE
IT "LA(LONG A)FAYETTE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
IF, WHILE TALKING TO A PERSON, YOU CALL THEM A NAME DIFFERENT
FROM THEIR OWN, IT MEANS THAT WHOSEVER NAME YOU SAID
IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 06-16-1972
IF YOU ACCIDENTLY CALL SOMEONE BY ANOTHER'S NAME, THAT
OTHER PERSON IS AT THAT MOMENT THINKING ABOUT YOU.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- P580 |
Date learned: 04-12-1972
SALLY CARTER---GHOST
SALLY DIED OVER A HUNDRED YEARS AGO FROM PNEUMONIA. HER GRAVE
IS IN THE FAMILY GRAVEYARD LOCATED BEHIND HER HOME, THE
THORNTON HOUSE. ABOUT TWENTY YEARS AGO, A FAMILY REUNION WAS
HELD THERE. ONE COUSIN, A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD BASKETBALL PLAYER,
HAD TO SLEEP UPSTAIRS ON A COT.THE NEXT MORNING, HE WAS
FOUND SLEEPING IN HIS PARENT'S ROOM, HAVING MOVED THE COT.
HE WOULD SPEAK TO NO ONE UNTIL HIS UNCLE FINALLY ASKED WHAT
WAS WRONG. HE MOTIONED FOR HIS UNCLE TO FOLLOW HIM. THE
COUSIN WENT TO THE GRAVEYARD AND THEY FOUND SALLY'S
TOMBSTONE TIPPED OVER. HE THEN EXPLAINED, "DURING THE NIGHT,
A WOMAN CAME TO MY COT AND WOKE ME BY RUBBING MY FOREHEAD.
I WAS TERRIFIED AS SHE WAS A STRANGER AND APPEARED TRANSLUCENT.
SHE TOLD ME TO PLEASE GO TO THE GRAVEYARD. HER TOMBSTONE HAD
FALLEN AND WOULD I PLEASE REPLACE IT." ACCO RDING TO THE
WOMAN LIVING THERE NOW, THEY HAVE OFTEN HEARD SALLY WALKING
DOWN THE STAIRS AND SLAMMING THE BACK DOOR BEHIND HER. SHE
NEVER WALKS UP THEM, ONLY DOWN.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
YOU KNOW HOW THEY GOT HONEYMOON? IN ENGLAND, IF THEY
DRANK HONEY UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE MOON ON THEIR
WEDDING NIGHT, THEY WOULD HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NEW YORK CITY ; NEW YORK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 07-25-1968
DO YOU KNOW WHERE TIPPING CAME FROM? WELL, IN ENGLAND
A LONG TIME AGO, THEY HAD A PLATE BY THE DOORS OF
RESTAURANTS AND AS PEOPLE WENT IN, THEY PUT MONEY
IN IT TO INSURE PROMPTNESS. THE PEOPLE WHO PUT THE
MOST MONEY IN GOT THE BEST AND QUICKEST SERVICE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): TO INSURE PROMPTNESS--INITIALS=TIP
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
WORD ORIGINS
HOW 'BOUT THE WORD HUNCH--YOU KNOW, LIKE YOU HAVE A
HUNCH SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. WELL, A LONG TIME
AGO THEY THOUGHT THAT DEFORMED PEOPLE HAD A SPECIAL
CONNECTION WITH THE SPIRITUAL WORLD. AND SUCH A PERSON
WAS LIKELY TO HAVE SOMETHING LIKE A HUMP OR HUNCH ON
HIS BACK. SINCE THESE PEOPLE COULD SUPPOSEDLY LOOK
INTO THE FUTURE, ANYBODY NOW WHO HAS LITTLE FLASHES
OF INSIGHT HAS A "HUNCH."
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Prophet / Seer / Soothsayer BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
MARIE LAVEAU
AMONG SOME OF THE MORE SUPERSTITIOUS NEGROES OF SOUTHERN LOUISIANA
AND NEW ORLEANS IN PARTICULAR, THERE IS A PERSISTENT BELIEF
IN MARIE LAVEAU, THE VOODOO QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS. BELIEVERS
MARK WITH CHALK ON HER TOMB WALL AND ASK FOR SUPERNATURAL
ASSISTANCE. ALSO, IT'S BELIEVED THAT SOIL FROM HER GRAVE HAS
MAGICAL PROPERTIES SO IT IS USED IN DIFFERENT VOODOO RITES.
MARIE LAVEAU'S GRAVE IN NEW ORLEANS DATES BACK TO THE LATE 18TH
CENTURY AND IS A WELL KNOWN PLACE FOR VOODOO FOLLOWERS. NEW
ORLEANS ABOUNDS WITH STORIES AND LEGENDS OF HER FANTASTIC LIFE.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Emblem BELIEF -- Use of Object |