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SOFTBALL PLAYERS WON'T CROSS BATS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 07-03-1973
STORMY WEDDING DAY SIGNIFIES STORMY MARRIED LIFE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Marriage |
SNEEZE BEFORE YOU EAT,
SEE YOUR SWEETHEART BEFORE YOU SLEEP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.477 BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
WHENEVER AN OWL HOOTS NEAR A HOUSE, A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
WILL SOON DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
IF YOU RUN AROUND THE HOUSE BAREFOOTED IN THE FIRST SNOW OF
THE YEAR, YOU WILL BE FREE OF COLDS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-17-1973
DURING DOG DAYS IT TAKES A CUT A LONGER TIME TO HEAL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- July CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Measure of time BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
TAKE A COLD SHOWER SOON AFTER YOU ARE SUNBURNED, TAKES HEAT
OUT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 07-04-1973
PLACE A BOWL OF BEER IN YOUR GARDEN -- SNAILS WILL DRINK
THEMSELVES TO DEATH. REMEDY TO RID GARDEN OF SNAILS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 06-18-1973
REMEDY FOR COUGH:
KEROSENE AND SUGAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 06-23-1973
IF YOU LAUGH BEFORE BREAKFAST, YOU WILL CRY BEFORE DINNER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. |
Date learned: 07-03-1973
IF YOU SNEEZE BEFORE BREAKFAST, COMPANY WILL COME BEFORE
DINNER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-03-1973
WHERE COBWEBS GROW
BEAUX NEVER GO.
James Callow comment: ALSO SEE PUCKETT OHIO #13155: ... "THE BEAUS WON'T GO."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 07-03-1973
STUMP YOUR TOE,
KISS YOUR THUMB.
SEE YOUR BEAU
BEFORE EVENING COMES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-09-1973
STUMP YOUR TOE
LOSE YOUR BEAU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 07-09-1973
IF I AM TO MARRY NEAR,
LET ME HEAR A BIRD CRY.
IF I AM TO MARRY FAR,
LET ME HEAR A COW LOW.
IF I AM TO DIE SINGLE,
LET ME HEAR A KNOCKING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): INITIAL ITERATION
Date learned: 06-21-1973
HE LOVES ME,
HE LOVES ME NOT.
HE LOVES ME,
HE LOVES ME NOT.
HE LOVES ME...
THIS IS THE MOST COMMON DAISY PETAL AND SUSAN COUNT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 860 Belief BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
HE LOVES ME,
HE DON'T.
HE'LL HAVE ME,
HE WON'T.
HE WOULD IF HE COULD,
BUT HE CAN'T
SO HE WON'T.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): INITIAL ITERATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief |
Date learned: 06-21-1973
AFTER A WEDDING RECEPTION, CAKE IS PACKED INTO A SMALL BAG
FOR THE UNMARRIED GIRLS. THAT NIGHT IF SHE SLEEPS ON THE
WEDDING CAKE, THE BOY SHE DREAMS OF WILL BE THE ONE SHE
MARRIES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Wedding cake BELIEF -- Marriage Things under pillow BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about friends and lovers |
Date learned: 07-10-1973
WHEN YOU SLEEP IN A STRANGE ROOM FOR THE FIRST TIME, NAME
THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE ROOMS FOR ONE OF FOUR BOYS. THE
FIRST CORNER WHICH YOU LOOK AT IN THE MORNING IS THE NAME
OF THE MAN YOU MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Fourths / Quarters Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-07-1973
IF YOU CAN WALK AROUND THE BLOCK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL OF
WATER, YOU WILL BE MARRIED THAT YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): CIRCUMAMBULATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 06-27-1973