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WEATHER SIGN:
IF THERE ISN'T ANY RAIN ON JULY 2ND, THERE WON'T BE ANY HARD
RAIN FOR SIX WEEKS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
WEATHER SIGN
LOTS OF RAIN SOON IF SPIDERS CRAWL ABOUT KIND OF WILD, IF
GLOW WORMS SHINE BRIGHTER, OR IF THE CRICKETS SING LOUDER.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
WEATHER SIGN:
A STORM'S GOING TO BLOW UP IF FISH SWIM TO THE TOP OF A STREAM.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
WEATHER SIGN:
IF WHISTLES OR BELLS NOT USUALLY HEARD BECAUSE OF DISTANCE
ARE CLEARLY HEARD.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
WEATHER SIGN:
IT'S A SIGN OF RAIN IF MORNING FOG RISES FASTER.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
WEATHER SIGN:
RAIN IS COMING DURING THE WINTER IF THE SKY IS MISTY AT DAWN.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
WEATHER SIGN:
IT'S A SIGN OF RAIN IF CLOUDS HIDE THE SUN AT SUNSET.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
FARMING SUPERSTITION
THERE WILL BE A POOR BLACKBERRY SEASON IF IT RAINS ON JUNE
SECOND OR JUNE THIRTEENTH.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 05-05-1972
FARMING SUPERSTITION
YOU CAN KEEP THE FRUIT FROM FALLING OFF A PEACH TREE IF YOU
DRIVE A NAIL INTO IT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 05-05-1972
PRAYER
BLESS THIS FOOD TO OUR USE AND US TO THY SERVICE. IN JESUS' NAME,
AMEN.
Submitter comment:
PASSED DOWN IN OUR FAMILY FOR AT LEAST THREE GENERATIONS AS A
GRACE FOR MEALS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 02-10-1972
REMEDY
TO CURE HICCUPS, HOLD ONE'S BREATH AND COUNT SLOWLY TO TWENTY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 02-10-1972
REMEDY
TO CURE HICCUPS, HAVE SOMEONE FRIGHTEN YOU.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 02-10-1972
REMEDY
TO CURE HICCUPS, PUT ONE'S HEAD IN A PAPER BAG.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 02-10-1972
GOOD LUCK SUPERSTITION
IF ONE CARRIES A BUCKEYE IN ONE'S POCKET IT WILL BRING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-02-1972
RIDDLE
WHY DO DRAGONS GO TO SLEEP IN THE DAYTIME? SO THEY CAN FIGHT NIGHTS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
RIDDLE
WHEN IS A CAR NOT A CAR?
I DON'T KNOW.
WHEN IT TURNS INTO A DRIVEWAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
RIDDLE
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LBJ AND LSD?
ONE'S A DOPE AND ONE'S A DRUG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): JOHNSON, LYNDON B. ; UNITED STATES PRESIDENT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-25-1967
RIDDLE
WHY IS BASEBALL SIMILAR TO PANCAKES?
THEY BOTH NEED GOOD BATTERS.
Submitter comment: FROM A CLASSMATE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): FOOD SPORT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-12-1967
RIDDLE
WHICH BURNS LONGER, A BLUE OR A RED CANDLE?
NEITHER, THEY BOTH BURN SHORTER.
Submitter comment: FROM A FRIEND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-12-1967
" A BRIEF TENURE "
IF YOU MOVE ON A FRIDAY IT WILL BE A SHORT FLITTIN'.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT, MRS. STOKES, LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER,
MRS. HARRIET MALLINSON AS A CHILD IN GARY, INDIANA. (CIRCA 1925)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): MOVING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour |