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PROVERB
A DAUGHTER IS A DAUGHTER FOR ALL OF HER LIFE,
BUT A SON IS A SON UNTIL HE TAKES A WIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION ; RHYME ; SEXISM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F545.0 PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
OMENS
IF A GENTLEMAN LETS A LADY WALK ON THE CURB SIDE, IT MEANS
THAT HE HAS HER FOR SALE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): CHIVALRY ; Curb ; Gentleman ; Lady ; Ownership ; SALE ; SIGN ; Signal ; Walk ; WALKING
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-17-1970
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS
SWEEP SILVER DOLLARS OVER DOOR SILLS FROM OUTSIDE INTO HOUSE FOR
WEALTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES ; informant's home
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 02-17-1970
TALKING ABOUT YOU
IF YOUR EARS RING SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-17-1970
OMENS
IF STRIKING A MATCH AND THE HEAD FLYS OFF THE MATCH, YOU WILL HEAR
NEWS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-17-1970
OMENS
IF THE WINDOW SHADE GOES UP, YOU WILL HEAR BAD NEWS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-17-1970
OMENS
SPILL SALT, AN ARGUEMENT WITH A FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-17-1970
CHRISTMAS BELIEF
NO CHRIST CHILD IN THE MANGER BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE.
Submitter comment:
SHE WILL NOT PUT THE FIGURE IN THE MANGER BEFORE THEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
James Callow comment:
Meaning?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Christ ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; holiday ; MANGER ; RELIGION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | Custom CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
BELIEF
YOU PUT NAIL POLISH IN THE ICE BOX. IT KEEPS THE POLISH FROM
GETTING THICK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): BEAUTY ; BELIEF ; Cold ; CUSTOM ; Makeup ; Nail ; POLISH ; TRICK
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE ; FUNCTION ; Positive
| Subject headings: | Custom |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
BELIEF
A PENNY IN A NEW WALLET WILL BRING YOU GOOD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; CUSTOM ; LUCK ; MONEY ; SUPERSTITION ; Wallet
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Good luck P881.15 |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
BELIEF FOOD AND DRINK
TAKE THE DRESSING OUT OF THE TURKEY IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVING OR
ELSE THE TURKEY DRESSING COULD BECOME UNFIT TO EAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): FOOD SPOILAGE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- N256 N256.6 BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION.
IF IN HEAVEN WE DON'T MEET,
HAND IN HAND WE'LL STAND THE HEAT,
AND IF IT GETS VERY HOT,
COCA-COLA HITS THE SPOT.
Submitter comment:
THE ABOVE IS AN UNDATED ENTRY IN KATHY CRACCHIOLO'S AUTOGRAPH
BOOK KEPT IN ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICH. IN 1968.
Data entry tech comment:
COCA-COLA IS A SOFT DRINK.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; TOLD AT ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): FRIENDSHIP. ; RHYME: AABB
James Callow Keyword(s): HELL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Wisecracks, gags, silly stories, insults |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION.
IF IN HEAVEN WE DON'T MEET,
HAND IN HAND WE'LL STAND THE HEAT,
AND IF IT GETS VERY HOT,
COCA-COLA HITS THE SPOT.
Submitter comment:
THE ABOVE IS AN UNDATED ENTRY IN KATHY CRACCHIOLO'S AUTOGRAPH
BOOK KEPT IN ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICH. IN 1968.
Data entry tech comment: COCA-COLA IS A SOFT DRINK.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; TOLD AT ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): FRIENDSHIP. ; RHYME: AABB
James Callow Keyword(s): HELL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Wisecracks, gags, silly stories, insults |
Date learned: 02-27-1971 ; 00-00-1968
HE FLOATS ON AN INCH OF WATER.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; ; TOLD AT ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): PHRASE METAPHOR OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 03-06-1970
GERMAN BAND
PEOPLE ASSEMBLE IN TOWN SQUARE AND DO FOLK DANCES TO THE
MUSIC OF A SMALL BAND WHILE DRINKING STEINS OF BEER.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 11-02-1968
PROVERBIAL SAYING
MANY A SLIP BETWEEN THE CUP AND THE LIP.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): ELLIPSIS ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
PROVERB
MISS IS AS LONG AS A MILE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
Entry filtered.
SING BEFORE BREAKFAST,
CRY BEFORE DINNER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
YOU ARE AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 01-20-1971