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TO CURE HICCUPS SWALLOW A TEASPOON OF SUGAR.
Where learned: TEXAS ; SHERMAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
SOME RANCHERS IN WEST TEXAS STILL PAY RAINMAKERS TO BRING
RAIN TO THIS DRY REGION DURING A DROUGHT.
Where learned: TEXAS ; SHERMAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
A goat-roper in Texas is a city dude who tries to act like a cowboy. They are distinguished by their fancy clothes and flashy manner because real cowboys and ranchers wear functional clothing and are real in actions.
Where learned: TEXAS ; SHERMAN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Trade & commerce |