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SUPERSTITION
YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO SPANK A BABY BEFORE THEY'RE A YEAR OLD, OR THE
CHILD WILL TURN OUT TO BE A HORRID PERSON.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUNISHMENT
Date learned: 03-00-1979
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU BUY LIFE INSURANCE, YOU'RE SELLING YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
CUSTOM
WHEN A CHILD GETS TO BE ONE YEAR OLD YOU PUT A WHISKEY GLASS, A BOOK.
SOME MONEY, AND A HAMMER IN FRONT OF HIM. WHICHEVER ONE HE REACHES
FOR INDICATES WHAT HE'LL GROW UP TO BE LIKE--A DRUNK, AN EDUCATED
PERSON, A RICH PERSON, OR A LABORER. MY FAMILY TOLD ME LATER THAT
I REACHED FOR THE BOOK.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
IF YOU GET AN EARACHE YOU CAN CURE IT BY USING A NEWSPAPER. MAKE A
FUNNEL FROM A FEW PAGES OF NEWSPAPER AND HOLD THE SMALL END TO YOUR
EAR. THEN LIGHT A MATCH AND HOLD IT AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUNNEL. THE
HOT AIR WILL GET RID OF THE PAIN.
Submitter comment:
HIS MOTHER USED TO USE THIS METHOD TO CURE EARACHES, AND HE SAYS IT
WORKS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
IF YOUR BABY HAS TROUBLE SLEEPING, YOU CAN TAKE THE CORE OF A CABBAGE
AND CUT IT IN HALF. PUT IT IN A PAN AND BOIL IT FOR A WHILE. WHEN
THE WATER IN THE PAN IS SLIGHTLY GREEN, STRAIN IT, AND LET IT COOL
OFF. THEN GIVE IT TO THE BABY.
Submitter comment:
THE NIGHT I TALKED TO HIM, HE WAS MAKING SOME OF THIS JUICE TO GIVE
HIS BABY. HE LATER TOLD ME IT SEEMED TO HELP.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): INSOMNIA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
I REMEMBER MY GRANDMOTHER CURING A YOUNG CHILD OF A FEAR. IT'S A
RITUAL. WHEN A CHILD IS AFRAID OF SOMETHING, YOU GET SOME WHITE ROCK.
IT'S A SOFT ROCK, I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF IT. THE ROCK IS PUT INTO A
SKILLET AND HEATED. AS IT HEATS, IT SOFTENS, AND IT WILL FORM INTO A
FIGURE OF WHAT THE CHILD IS AFRAID OF. THE FEAR IS REMOVED FROM THE
CHILD THIS WAY.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CONJURATION DIVINATION ; HOMEOPATHIC ; MEXICAN-AMERICAN CURE
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
EATING SNAKE MEAT WILL CURE RHEUMATISM.
Submitter comment:
HE HEARD THIS FROM HIS GRANDMOTHER, WHO SAID IT WORKED FOR HER. YOU
HAVE TO EAT IT REGULARLY IN ORDER FOR IT TO DO ANY GOOD. RATTLESNAKE
MEAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE BEST.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): MEXICAN-AMERICAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
DRINKING OREGANO TEA WILL HELP IF YOU HAVE A COLD. YOU HAVE TO MAKE
IT REAL STRONG AND DRINK IT REAL HOT. USUALLY I DRINK THREE CUPS A
DAY WHEN I'M SICK.
Submitter comment: HE SAYS IT WORKS FOR HIM.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): MEXICAN-AMERICAN
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
PUT A DIRTY SOCK AROUND YOUR NECK TO CURE A SORE THROAT.
Where learned: HOME ; OHIO ; TOLEDO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
REMEDY
RUB GOOSE GREASE ON YOUR THROAT TO CURE A CHEST COLD & CONGESTION.
Where learned: HOME ; OHIO ; TOLEDO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
PHRASE
YOUR MOO'S ALL PUSH. THAT MEANS THER'S FOOD ALL OVER YOUR MOUTH.
Submitter comment: HE ALWAYS USED TO SAY THIS TO MY SISTER AND ME WHEN WE WERE CHILDREN.
Where learned: HOME ; OHIO ; TOLEDO
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
SAYING
YOU NEVER MISS THE WATER TILL THE WELL RUNS DRY.
Where learned: HOME ; OHIO ; TOLEDO
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
SHOOTING STAR
A SHOOTING STAR MEANS SOME SOUL IS GOING TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-10-1967
SHOOTING STAR
WHEN YOU SEE A SHOOTING STAR IT
MEANS SOME SICK PERSON WILL
RECOVER IN A MONTH.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
CHRISTMAS DREAM
ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA, EVERYONE WOULD TRY TO REMEMBER
THEIR DREAM THAT NIGHT. IF IT WAS A GOOD ONE, GOOD THINGS WOULD
HAPPEN DURING THE NEW YEAR. IF A BAD ONE PEOPLE KNEW THAT EVIL
WOULD BEFALL THEM IN THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions |
Date learned: 03-02-1970
GERMAN CABBAGE SALAD
CHOP CABBAGE VERY FINE
CHOP 1 ONION VERY FINE.
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
HEAT 1 TABLESPOON BACON DRIPPINGS,
1/2 CUP VINEGAR
1 TSP. SUGAR
POUR OVER CHOPPED CABBAGE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
MEDICINE
FOR ARTHRITIS A FRIEND OF MINE KNOWS A PERSON WHO STICKS
NEEDLES IN HIS JOINTS AND APPLIES HEAT THROUGH THE NEEDLES
USING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT BELIEVES IT COULD WORK BUT HAS NEVER TRIED IT.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; PONTIAC
Keyword(s): HEAT REMEDY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-02-1971
RIDDLE
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GUITAR AND A TUNA FISH?
YOU CAN TUNE A GUITAR, BUT YOU CAN'T TUNE A FISH.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; FISH: TUNA FISH
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-10-1971
AUTOGRAPH BOOK MATERIAL
REMEMBER THE GIRL FROM THE CITY
REMEMBER THE GIRL FROM THE TOWN
BUT REMEMBER THE GIRL WHO SPOILED THIS BOOK
BY WRITING UPSIDE DOWN.
Where learned: HOME ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): BOAST ; FRIENDSHIP ; HUMOR ; INDIRECTION ; QUATRAIN ; REMEMBRANCE
James Callow Keyword(s): AMPHIMACERS IN FIRST LINE ; METER: ANAPESTIC ; TYPOGRAPHICAL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Reading or writing backwards, upside down |
Date learned: 10-22-1968
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM
WASHING WITH A PIECE OF SILVER
SO THE NEW YEAR WILL BE PROSPEROUS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; CONTAGIOUS MAGIC ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
Date learned: 10-22-1968