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IF YOUR NOSE IS ITCHING, THEN COMPANY IS COMING SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching nose |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE SUN IS SHINING WHILE IT IS RAINING, THE DEVIL IS
BEATING HIS WIFE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): SATAN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO INSTANTLY TURN GRAY WHEN THEY WITNESSED A
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY, SUCH AS MURDER. THEY STAY GRAY ALL THEIR LIVES.
MY DADDY ONCE TOLD ME ABOUT A MAN WHO TURNED GRAY, BUT I CAN'T
REMEMBER THE STORY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A WOMAN EATS CARROTS, HER BABY WILL HAVE EXCELLENT VISION.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Use of Object Plant |
IN THE THEATRE, A PERFORMER IS NEVER SUPPOSED TO WISH
ANOTHER PERSON GOOD LUCK IN THE NORMAL GOOD LUCK WORDS.
YOU KNOW LIKE "GOOD LUCK" OR "KNOCK 'EM DEAD." HE'S
SUPPOSED TO SAY "BREAK A LEG." I THINK THAT IT HAS
SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHEN JOHN WILKES BOOTH JUMPED ONTO
THE STAGE AFTER SHOOTING LINCOLN AND BROKE HIS LEG.
Where learned: NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | DRAMA -- D000 BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 07-23-1968
I'VE ALWAYS HEARD THAT OPENING AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE
IS SUPPOSED TO BRING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 07-23-1968
IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR, THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BRING YOU SEVEN
YEARS OF BAD LUCK, BUT IF YOU TOSS SOME SALT OVER YOUR
SHOULDER, THAT'LL COUNTERACT THE BAD LUCK AND YOU DON'T
HAVE TO WORRY.
Where learned: NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 07-23-1968
BIRTH SUPERSTITION
MY GRANDMOTHER USED TO SAY THAT WHENEVER A BABY WAS BORN AND
IT HAD A BIRTHMARK OR SOMETHING ON ITS SKIN, THAT IT WAS
DUE TO SOME SIN OF THE MOTHER AND GOD WAS PUNISHING HER
BY MARKING UP HER CHILD.
Where learned: NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Date learned: 07-23-1968
MARY COLE'S WORRY
ONCE AN OLD NEGRO WOMAN LIVING NEAR MY GRANDPARENTS'
HOME CAME RUNNING OVER TO THEIR HOUSE DURING A VIOLENT
THUNDERSTORM. SHE WAS AFRAID THAT THE THUNDERSTORM
WOULD KILL EVERYBODY IN THE HOUSE TO GET HER HUSBAND,
A NOTORIOUS LOAFER. MY GRANDMOTHER EXPLAINED TO HER,
"MARY, THE LORD JUST DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY. IF HE
WANTS WILL, HE'LL TAKE WILL, BUT HE'LL LEAVE THE
REST OF YOU."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BELLS
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 08-04-1968
WELL WITCHING
WHEN I WANTED MY WELL DUG, I KNEW JUST EXACTLY WHERE TO PUT
IT. I HAD WITCHED FOR IT WITH A FORKED PEACH TREE LIMB.
ALL YOU DO IS HOLD IT STEADY RIGHT OUT IN FRONT OF YOU AND
WALK ABOUT. WHEN IT BENDS, THAT IS WHERE WATER IS, AND
SURE ENOUGH IT WAS THERE. I'VE GOT A GOOD WELL FULL OF
GOOD CLEAR WATER AND I FOUND IT BY WITCHING FOR IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CANEY SPRINGS
Keyword(s): WATER WITCHING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Still water Man made container. BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 02-23-1969
BLACK CAT CURSE
TO BREAK THE CURSE OF A BLACK CAT, WHILE DRIVING, LICK YOUR
FINGERS, MAKE A CROSS IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE
WINDSHIELD.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
Date learned: 07-26-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK IF YOU PUT YOUR SHOES ON A TABLE.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
NEVER PUT A HAT ON THE BED, IT IS BAD LUCK. PUT IT UNDER IT.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
THE FIRST NIGHT YOU SPEND IN A ROOM, HAVE A FRIEND NAME EACH
CORNER AND IN THE MORNING WHEN YOU WAKE, THE FIRST CORNER
YOU SEE WILL BE THE NAME OF YOUR WIFE OR HUSBAND.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Fourths / Quarters BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, GO OUT AND WET YOUR FINGERS
AND MAKE A CROSS IN THE ROAD AND YOUR BAD LUCK WILL GO AWAY.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF A BROOM FALLS IN FRONT OF YU, NEVER STEP OVER IT, PICK
IT UP. IT IS BAD LUCK IF YOU STEP OVER IT.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
NEVER MEET ANYONE ON STEPS; IF YOU SEE SOMEONE COMING, GO BACK
TO BOTTOM, NO NEVER, NEVER.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Architecture BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
WHEN YOU HEAR A BIG BRANCH OF A TREE FALL IN THE WOODS ON A
STILL DAY, (IT) IS A SIGN OF RAIN.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Plants BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK TO HAVE A CROWING HEN.
Data entry tech comment: ROOSTERS CROW; HENS CACKLE.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
REDHEADED WOODPECKER DRUMMING ON A HARD LIMB IS A SIGN OF
CHANGE IN THE WEATHER.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Plants |
Date learned: 07-19-1968