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OMEN (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
ACCIDENTS HAPPEN IN THREE'S.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
CZECH CHRISTMAS BELIEF
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, AFTER MIDNIGHT MASS, THE FIRST MEMBER OF THE
FAMILY TO RETURN HOME AND LOOK THROUGH THE KEYHOLE OF THE FRONT
DOOR OF HIS HOUSE WOULD SEE A VISION OF THE NEXT PERSON IN HIS
FAMILY TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Date learned: 10-27-1969
MOVING INTO A NEW HOME (ITALIAN)
TO HAVE GOOD LUCK IN A NEW HOUSE
THE FIRST THING YOU MUST COOK IS
FISH. ALSO YOUR FIRST MEAL MUST
INCLUDE FISH, A LOAF OF BREAD AND
THE PRESENCE OF A HOLY PICTURE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Date learned: 01-00-1970
UKRANIANS SIT DOWN TO THE CHRISTMAN EVE SUPPER
ONLY AFTER THE FIRST STAR COMES OUT, IN REMEMBRANCE
OF THE STAR WHICH LED THE 3 WISE MEN TO BETHLEHEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
HERB DRESSING
CHRZAN (HORSERADISH) WASHED AND GRATED FINE WITH A TOUCH OF
VINEGAR ADDED (TO KEEP IT FROM DISCOLORING), MIXED WITH SOUR CREAM.
USED AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT FOR KIELBASA, HAM, HARD BOILED EGGS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring Herb |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PLANT SOUP
SOUR LEAVES (SCHAF) ARE RAISED TO MAKE SOUR LEAF SOUP MADE WITH
CREAM AND BOILED POTATOES.
Submitter comment: POLISH
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
SUPERSTITION
DON'T CUT YOUR FINGERNAILS ON SUNDAY, BECAUSE IF YOU DO, YOU WILL DO
SOMETHING YOU'LL BE ASHAMED OF BEFORE THE WEEK IS OVER-
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): SABBATH WORK TABU
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
BRONCHITIS REMEDY
ORANGE PEEL, DRY FIGS, DRY LEMON PEEL, COOKED FOR 3 HOURS,
MAKE A SYRUP AND DRINK AT REGULAR INTERVALS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 12-00-1969
FOLK REMEDY
WHEN YOU HAVE A SMALL CUT, AND IT WON'T STOP BLEEDING,
PUT SOME FLOUR ON IT TO CAKE THE BLEEDING.
Data entry tech comment:
OTHER REFERENCES IN ARCHIVE RECOMMEND THE USE OF:
BREAD
EGGWHITES
THE THIN MEMBRANE INSIDE AN EGG
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 10-17-1969
BACKACHE REMEDY (ITALIAN)
TAKE A PIECE OF CLOTH, PUT A HALF DOLLAR IN IT.
LAY ON YOUR STOMACH, SOMEONE RUBS YOUR BACK.
LIGHT THE CLOTH ON THE PERSON'S BACK AND COVER WITH GLASS.
DO THIS 5 TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): BACKACHE ; HEAT REMEDY ; TRANSFERENCE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 12-00-1969
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHAT DID THE ELEPHANT SAY WHEN HE WAS PULLED FROM THE
SWAMP BY THE BALLS?
THANK YOU MR. AND MRS. BALLS}
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): OBSCENE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
HOW DO YOU CATCH A RABBIT?
YOU HIDE IN THE BUSHES AND MAKE A NOISE LIKE A CARROT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-01-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
RAILROAD CROSSING, WATCH OUT FOR THE CARS.
HOW CAN YOU SPELL IT, WITHOUT ANY R'S?
I-T
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): SPELLING
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-17-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHY DOES A FIREMAN WEAR RED SUSPENDERS?
TO KEEP HIS PANTS UP
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-17-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT IS BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?
A NEWSPAPER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): COLOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-17-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT DOES A COW HAVE FOUR OF THAT A WOMAN HAS TWO OF?
LEGS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): PRETENDED OBSCENE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHY COULD THE BOY READ SO WELL IN THE DARK?
BECAUSE HE WENT TO NIGHT SCHOOL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-16-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT DO YOU CALL A COON WHO SELLS NECKTIES?
A TYCOON
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-16-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT DID PAUL REVERE SAY WHEN HE ENDED HIS FAMOUS RIDE?
WHOA}
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): HISTORICAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-16-1969
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DO ELEPHANTS WEAR PINK TENNIS SHOES?
BECAUSE THEIR BLUE TENNIS SHOES ARE IN THE WASH
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-16-1969