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PROVERB: UGLY WOMAN
SHE'D UGLY TEN MEN AND A COLLIE DOG TO DEATH.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
PROVERB
HOG WILD AND PIG CRAZY ABOUT THAT BOY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
EAT WHAT YOU CRAVE OR YOU'LL HAVE A MARKED BABY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
ONE CAN MARK A BABY THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF PREGNANCY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
LAST TWO WEEKS IN PREGNANCY DON'T WALK UP STEPS OR
RUN A SEWING MACHINE
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU CARRY A BABY HIGH DURING PREGNANCY, IT'S A GIRL
IF YOU CARRY A BABY LOW DURING PREGNANCY, I'S A BOY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
CEDAR BALL TEA TO MAKE A WOMAN MISCARRY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
GET (DRINK?) CORNSILK TEA FOR PERIODS TO COME ON
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): MENSTRUATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
BABIES GET A MOLE WHEN THE MOTHER DOESN'T EAT DRIED APPLES
DURING PREGNANCY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
BABIES SHOULD WEAR A BELLY BAND FOR THREE MONHS FOR A
STRONG BACK
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
IF YOU'D HAVE A BABY EVERY TWO YEARS, IT'LL MAKE YOU
HEALTHY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY LOOK DOWN INTO THE CISTERN WITH
A MIRROR FACING THE WATER, THE MAN YOU SEE IS THE MAN
YOU'LL MARRY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
HAPPY IS THE BRIDE THE SUN SHINES ON
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF A WEEPERWILL GETS CLOSE TO THE HOUSE OR NEAR THE
ASHHOPPER, SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DIE IN A YEAR.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): BIRD WHIPPORWHILL WHIPPORWILL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
COOK BLACK EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR MONEY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
PUT OUT YELLOW LIGHTS AND IT WILL KEEP SKUNKS AWAY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
IF YOU GO BACK AFTER SOMETHING, MAKE A CROSS WITH YOUR
FOOT OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): GO BACK INTO THE HOUSE, AFTER LEAVING?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
CUT YOUR FINGERNAILS ON MONDAY AND YOU'LL HAVE MONEY
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
WEAR A MOL'S FOOT TO KEEP OFF DISEASE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 02-01-970
PLANT CUCUMBERS WHEN THE SIGNS ARE IN THE TWINS
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; FULTON
James Callow Keyword(s): GEMINI
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-20-1970