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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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MIND YOUR P'S AND Q'S
THE INFORMANT TOLD THIS STORY AS TO THE ORIGIN
OF THE EXPRESSION "MIND YOUR P'S AND Q'S." SHE SAID
THAT IN LONDON THERE IS AN ALE HOUSE WITH THAT SIGN
ABOVE THE DOOR, AND INSIDE WRITTEN ON THE WALLS,
AND LOW CEILING, THE BARTENDER KEEPS A RUNNING
TALLY OF HOW MUCH SOMEONE OWES. HENCE, THE
EXPRESSION MEANS TO WATCH THE TOTAL MONEY OWED
FOR YOUR PINTS AND QUARTS.
Data entry tech comment: I THOUGH THEY USED LITERS!
Where learned: HIGHLAND PARK ; ILLINOIS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of quantity or weight Liquid CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of quality Medium of exchange BELIEF -- Explanation of a name SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: 03-20-1967
FALLING STARS
NOT ONLY DO FALLING STARS MEAN THE DEATH OF WITCHES, FOR MANY
OTHERS SUCH AN OCCURRENCE MEANS A DEATH OF A MAN.
THIS TALE SEEMS MUCH EASIER TO BELIEVE BECAUSE OF THE NUMBER
OF FALLING OR SHOOTING STARS. I SCARCELY THINK THERE ARE SO
MANY WITCHES, DEFINITELY THERE ARE SO MANY MEN.
Where learned: HIGHLAND PARK ; ILLINOIS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-09-1967
An Autograph
Remember Grant,
Remember Lee,
The heck with them
Remember me.
Submitter comment:
Taken from my autograph book of 1961, and written by Sandra Saffar.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
Violets are blue,
Roses are red,
You've really got a
Swelled head.
Submitter comment:
Written by Robert Robbins in my autograph book of 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
I wish you luck, I wish you joy,
I wish you first a baby boy.
And when his hair begins to curl,
I wish you then a baby girl.
Submitter comment:
From my autograph book of 1961, written by Judy Dorton.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
Down in a valley
Carved on a rock
Three little words
"Forget Me Not."
Submitter comment:
Taken from my autograph book of 1966.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
Love many,
Trust few,
But always remember,
To paddle your own canoe.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Robert Robbins in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
Though your tasks seem many,
And your rewards are few,
Remember that the mighty oak,
Was once a nut like you.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Mary Mattis in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
Kiss beneath the garden gate,
Kiss beneath a rose.
But the proper place to kiss any boy,
Is beneath the nose.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autography book. It was written by Yesmain Berry in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
To a cute little girl
With a cute little figure,
But stay away from the boys
'till you get a little bigger!
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Cathy. In 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
When you get old and out of shape,
Remember girdles--$3.98. At Sams!
Submitter comment:
I got this out of my autograph book. It was written by Judy Chapman. In 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
God made Honey,
God made Cheese,
God made you,
For boys to squeeze.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Judy Dorton. In 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
If all the boys were across the sea,
What a wonderful swimmer you would be.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Susie Sanders. in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
Carved in the woods, on a mighty oak tree,
Are two little words, "Remember Me."
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Susie Sanders. In 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
2 in a car
+ 2 little kisses
4 weeks later Mr. and Mrs.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Ron Chumn. In 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
Autographs
When you get married and live in a tree,
Send me a coconut C.O.D.
Submitter comment:
I got this out of my autograph book and it was written by Florrie Dorrie. In 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
From a wonderful boy,
To a more wonderful girl;
Good luck in the Future.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Mike Dennis in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
When you are kissing by the garden gate,
Remember love is blind but the neighbors ain't.
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Sue in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
An Autograph
2 good
+ 2 be
4 gotten
Submitter comment:
I got this from my autograph book. It was written by Annie Kovafian in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
James Callow Keyword(s): DIGITAL VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
Flyleaf Prose
To steal this book would be a shame
Because Name is not your name.
And when you die the Lord will say,
"Where is that book you stoled that day?"
And when you say "I do not know,"
The Lord will say, "Go down below."
Prisoner -- Name
Prison -- Name of school
Cell -- Room Number
Floor -- Of room
Warden -- Teacher
Term -- How many years, left
Charge -- Education
Submitter comment:
This was written inside the autograph book while I attended grade school. Everyone did it. Highland Park in 1961.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Wisecracks, Gags, Silly Insults |