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STAR BELIEF
ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE BRIGHT STAR TO THE NORTH IS SHINING OVER
THE STABLE AT BETHLEHEM.
Data entry tech comment:
ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN TRADITION,
BETHLEHEM IS THE PLACE OF CHRIST'S BIRTH.
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED ; 5984 COLUMBIA RD.
Keyword(s): BELIEF
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.4 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Star |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TOMATO BELIEF
IF YOU EAT TOO MANY TOMATOES, YOUR SKIN WILL TURN RED.
Submitter comment:
Cause of illness.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
James Callow Keyword(s): COLOR ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Fruit BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
TOMATO BELIEF
IF YOU EAT MANY TOMATOS, YOUR SKIN WILL TURN RED.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
James Callow Keyword(s): COLOR ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Fruit BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
HORSE (BASKETBALL GAME)
WHEN YOU PLAY BASKETBALL WITH TWO OR MORE PERSONS,
THE FIRST PERSON MAKES A SHOT AND THE NEXT PERSON TRIES TO MAKE
THE SAME SHOT. IF HE DOESN'T MAKE THE SAME SHOT HE HAS TO CARRY
THE FIRST LETTER IN HORSE AND THE GAME CONTINUES ON.
Where learned: OHIO ; PAINESVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 11-00-1987
PAUL BUNYAN
HEROIC LUMBERJACK, PAUL IS REPUTED TO HAVE LOGGED
OFF THE DAKOTAS ALMOST SINGLEHANDED AND TO HAVE
EATEN ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED THE PEOPLE IN A GOOD-SIZED
CITY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Abnormal in size |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
BLACK BART
WESTERN STAGE COACH ROBBER WITH OVER 30 ROBBERIES TO HIS
CREDIT. RETIRED BY WELLS FARGO WITH A PENSION OF $200
A MONTH TO PROTECT THEIR COMPANY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
JOHN HENRY
LEGENDARY STEELDRIVER REPUTED TO WEIGH 33 LBS. AT BIRTH.
FAMOUS FOR WINNING HEROIC CONTEST WITH A STEAM DRILL.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
ANNIE OAKLEY
FAMED FOR HER PHENOMENAL MARKSMANSHIP. COULD SHOOT
THE HEAD OFF A RUNNING QUAIL WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 8.
STARRED IN BUFFALO BILL'S "WILD WEST SHOW."
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
BUFFALO BILL
FAMOUS INDIAN SCOUT AND HUNTER. WON HIS NAME WHEN
UNDER CONTRACT TO SUPPLY MEAT TO THE RAILROADS. KILLED
4,861 BUFFALO IN ONE SEASON. LATER OPENED FAMOUS
"WILD WEST SHOW."
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
CALAMITY JANE
ROUGH-SHOD FRONTIER TOMBOY. LIKED TO CUSS, WEAR
BUCKSKINS, DRINK AND CHEW TOBACCO. BOASTED THAT
ANYONE WHO OFFENDED HER WAS COURTING CALAMITY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
FREBOLD FREBOLDSON
LEGENDARY SWEDISH PIONEER FAMOUS FOR HIS POWERS TO
"BUST DROUGHTS" ON THE GREAT PLAINS. HERO OF MANY
HUMEROUS EXAGGERATIONS ABOUT EARLY PIONEERS.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
PECOS BILL
MYTHICAL SUPER COWBOY RAISED BY COYOTES. CREDITED
WITH INVENTING ROPING AND OTHER COWBOY SKILLS.
SAID TO HAVE ROPED AND SADDLED A MOUNTAIN LION,
WHICH HE WHIPPED WITH A RATTLESNAKE.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
WARNING
WHEN YOU GO BY A CEMETERY HOLD YOUR BREATH OR YOU'LL DIE.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal P477.13 |
Date learned: 01-29-1968
PAUL BUNYAN
HEROIC LUMBERJACK, PAUL IS REPUTED TO HAVE LOGGED
OFF THE DAKOTAS ALMOST SINGLEHANDED AND TO HAVE
EATEN ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED THE PEOPLE IN A GOOD-SIZED
CITY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Abnormal in size |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
WHEN YOU DREAM THAT YOU ARE DEAD, YOU ARE.
Where learned: OHIO, ASSUMED ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | 841 Dreams about the dead and sick BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about the dead and sick |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BLACK BART
WESTERN STAGE COACH ROBBER WITH OVER 30 ROBBERIES TO HIS
CREDIT. RETIRED BY WELLS FARGO WITH A PENSION OF $200
A MONTH TO PROTECT THEIR COMPANY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
JOHN HENRY
LEGENDARY STEELDRIVER REPUTED TO WEIGH 33 LBS. AT BIRTH.
FAMOUS FOR WINNING HEROIC CONTEST WITH A STEAM DRILL.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
ANNIE OAKLEY
FAMED FOR HER PHENOMENAL MARKSMANSHIP. COULD SHOOT
THE HEAD OFF A RUNNING QUAIL WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 8.
STARRED IN BUFFALO BILL'S "WILD WEST SHOW."
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
BUFFALO BILL
FAMOUS INDIAN SCOUT AND HUNTER. WON HIS NAME WHEN
UNDER CONTRACT TO SUPPLY MEAT TO THE RAILROADS. KILLED
4,861 BUFFALO IN ONE SEASON. LATER OPENED FAMOUS
"WILD WEST SHOW."
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971
CALAMITY JANE
ROUGH-SHOD FRONTIER TOMBOY. LIKED TO CUSS, WEAR
BUCKSKINS, DRINK AND CHEW TOBACCO. BOASTED THAT
ANYONE WHO OFFENDED HER WAS COURTING CALAMITY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 10-14-1971