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SIGNATURES
YOURS TILL THE UNITED STATES DRINKS CANADA DRY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN. CANADA DRY II BRAND OF SOFT DRINK.
| Subject headings: | Z210 |
Date learned: 09-00-1973
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
NO TICKEE, NO WASHEE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): CHINESE LAUNDRY ; NO CLAIM CHECK, NO MERCHANDISE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-02-1968
THREE MONTHS AFTER YOU HEAR THE FIRST JULY FLY, IT WILL
FROST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): FROST FLY CHATTER FLY DRY FLY HORSE FLY KATYDID
James Callow Keyword(s): ALL IN HAND, NC, NUMBERS 7085 AND 7092.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IF YOU PUT SALT IN RINSING WATER, CLOTHES WON'T FREEZE WHEN
YOU HANG THEM OUT.
Where learned: HANDWRITTEN NOTES
Keyword(s): LAUNDRY WASHING
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
I'S BAD LUCK TO WASH ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE AND AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Submitter comment: BOTH HER MOTHER AND HER MOTHER-IN-LAW BELIEVED IN THIS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ATHENS
Keyword(s): LAUNDRY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
Custom
Common Law Custom:
Informant never does family laundry on Sunday, because it is a day of rest and is frowned upon byu herself and other members of the family. Laundry hanging outside on a line is considered disgraceful.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [F539] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Where learned: HOME ; NEW YORK ; LeRoy
Keyword(s): Chores ; CUSTOM ; Domestic ; LAUNDRY ; Sunday
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour |
Proverb
Weather:
All signs fail in dry weather
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V800, P890] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Dup of WPP
Keyword(s): Dry ; OMEN ; Prophecies ; SIGN ; WEATHER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Weather Proverb |
WHEN THE COWS GO DRY, THERE'S A WITCH IN THE VILLAGE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CORNERSVILLE
Keyword(s): Cows ; Dry ; SIGN ; Witch
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 00001972-00001973 (ASSUMED)
Weather
All signs fail in dry weather
Data entry tech comment:
Entered by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; HENDERSONVILLE
Keyword(s): Dry ; Signs ; WEATHER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Year |