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THREE ON A MATCH IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Bad luck Numbers |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKUNK ODORS FROM DOGS OR PETS, BATHE
THE PET IN EITHER VINEGAR OR TOMATO JUICE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RUB MOSQUITO BITES WITH SET SOAP TO STOP ITCHING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU DREAM OF A DEATH, THERE WILL BE A MARRIAGE IN THE
FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 841 Dreams about the dead and sick BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about the dead and sick |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU CUT A BABY'S HAIR BEFORE THE END OF HIS FIRST
YEAR, HE WILL DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A PICTURE FALLS OFF THE WALL IT MEANS A DEATH IN THE
FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES, SOMEONE'S COMING WITH A HOLE IN HIS
BRITCHES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.842 BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching nose |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU MOVE BY A NEW BROOM, THROW OLD ONE AWAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A KNIFE FALLS ON THE FLOOR, SOMEONE'S COMING. THE DIRECTION
IT FALLS IS THE DIRECTION THEY ARE COMING FROM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE GET MARRIED WHEN THE HANDS OF THE
CLOCK ARE GOING DOWN (12:00-6:00).
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 10-01-1973
FOR GOOD LUCK, MAKE PILLOW CASES ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Good luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 10-01-1973
TO STOP A CUT FROM BLEEDING PROFUSELY, --- WHITE SUGAR IN
A SKILLET, HOLD BLEEDING PART OVER THE SUGAR IN SKILLET.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-13-1973
A WHISTLING GIRL AND A CROWING HEN NEVER COME TO ANY GOOD
END.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
(TO) WARD OFF EVIL SPIRITS WEAR A BUCKEYE AROUND YOUR NECK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
TO PREVENT COLDS WEAR A ASAFETIDA BAG AROUND THE NECK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
TO GET RID OF WARTS TAKE THE EYE OF NEWT AND TOE OF FROG.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 10-13-1973
TO MAKE A BABY'S TEETH GROW IN STRAIGHT, HANG A BAG AROUND
THE BABY'S NECK CONTAINING THE TWO FRONT FEET OF A MALE ().
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 10-13-1973
DOCK (CUT OFF TAILS) THE LAMB BEFORE THE BACK BRUSH GETS
GREEN (WHAT THEY EAT). PRETTIEST LAMBS YOU'VE EVER SEEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
TO AVOID NAUSEA, TAKE CASTOR OIL WITH COFFEE, NOT ORANGE
JUICE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |