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DON'T TAKE THE LAST PIECE OF BREAD OR YOU'LL BE AN OLD MAID
(BACHELOR).
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
A CHILD CAN BE MARKED BY WHAT ITS MOTHER SEES. (FOR
INSTANCE, IF SOMEONE MAKES A FACE AT THE MOTHER, THE
CHILD WILL LOOK LIKE IT.)
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IF YOU TELL A DREAM BEFORE BREAKFAST, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
THE NUMBER OF FOGS IN AUGUST WILL PREDICT THE NUMBER OF
SNOWS IN WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through A time segment or a direction BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IF YOU HEAR A ROBIN HOLLER, THAT'S A SIGN OF RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-03-1970
THREE MONTHS AFTER YOU HEAR THE FIRST JULY FLY, IT WILL
FROST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): FROST FLY CHATTER FLY DRY FLY HORSE FLY KATYDID
James Callow Keyword(s): ALL IN HAND, NC, NUMBERS 7085 AND 7092.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
WHEN THE NORTH WIND DOES BLOW,
THERE SHALL BE SNOW.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
A RING AROUND THE MOON BRINGS RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
PLAYING WITH MACHES WILL MAKE YOU WET THE BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
DON'T KILL HOGS IN THE LIGHT OF THE MOON OR THE MEAT WILL
ALL GO TO GREASE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
PLANT POTATOES IN THE DARK OF THE MOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IF IT RAINS ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FOR
FIFTEEN DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Number P686.1.15 BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
PLANT CUCUMBER SEEDS ON TWIN DAYS IN MAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): GEMINI ZODIAC ALMANAC
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
WHEN YOU BREED A MALE AND FEMALE HOG, PUT A NOTCH ON YOUR
THUMBNAIL NEXT TO HE SKIN. BY HE TIME IT GROWS OUT TO
THE END, THE PIGS WILL BE HERE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY IF YOUR FIRST GUEST IS MALE, YOUR
CHICKENS WILL BE MOSTLY ROOSTERS. IF IT IS A WOMAN, THEY
WILL BE MOSTLY HENS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
PLANT CORN IN THE LIGHT OF THE MOON AND THE CORN WILL GROW
SO HIGH ON THE STALK THAT YOU CAN'T REACH IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
AFTER A STORM, IF IT CLEARS SLIGHTLY AND YOU CAN SEE
ENOUGH BLUE TO MAKE A DUTCHMAN A PAIR OF BRITCHES, IT
WILL CLEAR UP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
THE FLYING OF WILD GEESE TOWARDS THE SOUTH MEANS THAT COLD
WEATHER IS COMING.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; HOPKINSVILLE
Date learned: 04-03-1972
WHEN YOU SEE THE FIRST ROBIN, THEN SPRING HAS COME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-03-1972
A FORKED TWIG MADE FROM ANY KIND OF SOFT WOOD WILL HELP
LOCATE A SOURCE OF WATER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): WATER WITCHING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Water BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-03-1972