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METHOD OF CURING
INFORMANT RELATED THAT WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD
AND HAD A COLD SORE ON HER MOUTH,
HER MOTHER WOULD SPLIT A RAISIN AND PUT IT ON THE SORE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-08-1970
CURE FOR CORNS
FOR THOSE WHO SUFFERED FROM CORNS ON THEIR FEET, WOULD SAY
BEFORE BREAKFAST, 27 CONSECUTIVE TIMES, "EARTH TAKE MY PAIN" AND FOR
ANOTHER 27 CONSECUTIVE TIMES WOULD SPIT ON THE GROUND.
SPITTING ON THE GROUND ALSO HAS THE VIRTUE
OF HAVING A MEDICINE TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY,
AND WAS AN EFFECTIVE ANTIDOTE AGAINST THE EVIL EYE.
Submitter comment: PEOPLE STILL PRACTICE THIS CURE IN ITALY
Data entry tech comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED BY KEYPUNCHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): PROTECTION AGAINST EVIL FORCES ; SUPERNATURAL ; SYMPATHETIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number P686.1.27 BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-20-1967
REMEDY
TEA AND HONEY WILL CURE A COUGH.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; LINCOLNSHIRE
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
THE GREEK CURE FOR DIARRHEA:
BOIL RICE AND PLACE IN BOWLWITH JUICE FROM ONE LEMON.
IF THE PATIENT EATS THE RICE WITH LEMON FOR ONE DAY,
HE WILL BE CURED.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT SENT ALL TO ME ON REQUEST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 11-19-1971
IF YOU WAKE WITH VOMITING AND DIARRHEA,
YOU SHOULD DRINK APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND WATER
THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
IT USUALLY STRAIGHTENS OUT YOUR STOMACH, AND DIARRHEA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CURE FOR GASTRIC AILMENTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 03-10-1971
A GOOD TREATMENT FOR HAY FEVER IS TO TAKE TWO TABLESPOONS OF HONEY
WITH EVERY MEAL.
YOU WILL HAVE EITHER A MILD CASE, OR NONE AT ALL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 03-10-1971
A CURE FOR PIMPLES
FOR FACIAL BLACKHEADS AND PIMPLES,
SMEAR FRESH TOMATO JUICE ON FACE
BEFORE RETIRING, AND LEAVE IT ON ALL NIGHT.
THE ACID IN THE TOMATO JUICE
WILL COMBAT THE POISON.
Submitter comment: MY INFORMANT OBTAINED THIS INFORMATION FROM HER MOTHER.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; PONTIAC
Keyword(s): ASTRINGENT ; FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1956
BELIEF
IF YOU EAT A LOT OF GARLIC YOU'LL RID YOURSELF OF TAPE WORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 03-05-1972
BELIEF
IF YOU EAT A LOT OF SALT, YOU'LL LOSE YOUR MEMORY WHEN YOU GET OLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FORGETFULNESS
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 09-00-1967
EATING A LOAF OF BREAD WILL MAKE YOUR FINGERNAILS GROW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails |
Date learned: 11-18-1971
SUPERSTIYIOUS BELIEF
I HAVE A BIRTHMARK ON MY CHEEK.
WHICH MY MOTHER ATTRIBUTED TO HAVING EATEN STRAWBERRIES
BEFORE SHE KNEW SHE WAS PREGNANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
Keyword(s): BIRTHMARKS ; CONTAGIOUS MAGIC ; FOOD ; PREGNANCY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-29-1969
CAUSE OF ILLNESS
IF YOU EAT TOO MANY STRWBERRIES,
YOU WILL GET A STRAWBERRY MARK ON YOUR NECK.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PUNISHMENT FOR IMMODERATE EATING. ; STRAWBERRY ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
CUSTOM
IT IS CUSTOMARY AMONG MANY EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES THAT THE UNMARRIED
GIRLS ARE SUPPOSED TO SLEEP ON A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE, I.E., PUT IT
UNDER THE PILLOW. THIS IS TO "HELP" THE YOUNG UNMARRIED GIRLS FIND
A MATE, AND A HAPPY MARRIED LIFE.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 08-00-1970
CUSTOM
AFTER A WEDDING, A GIRL TAKES A PIECE OF THE WEDDING CAKE AND PLACES
IT UNDER HER PILLOW. THE MAN SHE DREAMS ABOUT, WILL BE HER FUTURE
HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 10-02-1967
CUSTOM
IF A GIRL SLEEPS WITH A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER HER PILLOW,
SHE WILL DREAM ABOUT HER FUTURE HUSBAND.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM GRANDMOTHER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 12-06-1967
THE WEDDING CAKE PROPHECY.
TAKE A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE AND PUT IT UNDER YOUR PILLOW AND YOU
WILL DREAM ABOUT THE MAN YOU WILL MARRY.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER GAVE ME THIS INFORMATION WHEN I WAS TELLING HER THAT ONE OF
MY FRIENDS WAS GETTING MARRIED, AND SHE TOLD ME TO DO THIS AND I
WOULD DREAM OF MY FUTURE HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; FOOD ; PREDICTION ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 11-13-1969
WEDDING CUSTOM
AFTER A WEDDING TAKE A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE HOME AND PLACE IT UNDER
YOUR PILLOW AND YOU'LL DREAM OF WHO YOU ARE GOING TO MARRY.
Submitter comment: THIS BELIEF IS TRADITIONAL AND INFORMANT DOESN'T ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
WEDDING CUSTOM
A MOTHER SHOULD BRING HOME A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE AND PLACE IT UNDER
A MOTHER SHOULD BRING HOME A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE FROM A WEDDING
AND PLACE IT UNDER HER DAUGHTER'S PILLOW SO THAT HER
DAUGHTER MAY HAVE A SUCCESSFUL
MARRIAGE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; SKOKIE
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 11-27-1970
POLISH TRADITION
IF A YOUNG LADY BRINGS HER SUITOR HOME TO MEET HER PARENTS AND IF
HER PARENTS NEITHER APPROVE OF NOR APPRECIATE THE YOUNG MAN'S
INTEREST IN THEIR DAUGHTER THEY SERVE HIM "CZARNIA" (A BLACKCOLORED
SOUP MADE OF DUCK'S BLOOD--VERY DELICIOUS, CONSIDERED A DELICACY) AS
A POLITE HINT TO "HIT THE ROAD".
Submitter comment:
IT'S REALLY UNFAIR TO PUT A COLLECTION DATE ON THIS EXAMPLE--I THINK
I'VE KNOWN ABOUT IT ALL MY LIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Asking permission to marry |
Date learned: 10-00-1967
WEDDING
THE TWO FRIENDS ACCOMPANYING HUSBAND-TO-BE TO HIS ENGAGEMENT
ALWAYS BROUGHT BREAD AND CANES ALONG TO SHOW THEIR HONOR AND
DIGNITY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM RELATIVES IN UKRAINE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Engagement |
Date learned: 11-23-1967