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WEATHER SIGN
WHEN THE SKY IS PINK IN THE EVENING, THE NEXT DAY WILL BE
VERY HOT.
Where learned: Massachusetts ; LEOMINSTER
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 07-02-1973
WEATHER SIGN
WHEN THE LEAVS TURN OVER IN THE TREES, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: Massachusetts ; LEOMINSTER
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 07-02-1973
FOR HARD FINGERNAILS
SOAK NAILS IN OLIVE OIL. DO IT FOR AN HOUR A DAY WHILE
WATCHING T.V. OR READING.
Where learned: Massachusetts ; LEOMINSTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 12-00-1972
PREVENTING TIREDNESS
WEARING BOOTS INDOORS WILL MAKE ONE BECOME SLEEPY. IN THE
SCHOOLS IN LEOMINSTER, THE CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO REMOVE
RUBBER BOOTS BECAUSE THEY IN PARTICULAR WILL CAUSE FATIGUE.
Where learned: Massachusetts ; LEOMINSTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-03-1973
STOPPING BLEEDING
THERE IS A WOMAN IN LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS WHO CAN STOP
BLEEDING. SHE DOES NOT LAY ON HANDS; SHE IS NOT EVEN IN THE
SAME ROOM. SHE GOES INTO ANOTHER ROO
AND SOMEHOW THE
BLEEDING STOPS. WHAT SHE DOES IS A SECRET AND WILL BE
PASSED ONTO THE OLDEST MALE OF THE NEWEST GENERATION IN
HER FAMILY WHEN SHE DIES.
Where learned: Massachusetts ; LEOMINSTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curer |
Date learned: 07-02-1973
BELIEF
WHEN YOU DROP A FORK, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE COMPANY.
Where learned: Massachusetts ; LEOMINSTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 07-02-1973