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BELIEF
PEOPLE WITH THIN LIPS ARE CHEAP AND GREEDY.
Submitter comment: BELIEVING
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 09-18-1972
THE DEAD MAN IN A CRAB
THERE IS A CERTAIN PART OF A CRAB NEAR THE END OF THE SHELL, WHICH
IS BELIEVED BY SOME TO BE A DEAD MAN. ANYONE WHO ATE THIS WOULD
IMMEDIATELY DIE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT AND HIS FRIENDS BELIEVED THIS ABSOLUTELY WHILE CHILDREN IN TIDEWATER, VIRGINIA IN THE 1930S.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL CRUSTACEAN ; BELIEF
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fish BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance P880.34 |
Date learned: 02-18-1970
MENSTRUATION BELIEF
A WOMAN WHO IS GOING THROUGH HER MENSTRUATION SHOULD NOT DO
ANY CANNING OF TOMATOES. WHEN A WOMAN CANS WHEN SHE IS THIS WAY,
ALL THE CANS WILL BURST OF OVER ACIDITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Manner of preparation Process BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 03-04-1972
HOME BELIEF
A LEMON CUT OPEN IN AN ICEBOX IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP IT SMELLING
FRESH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: POSITIVE ; FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Fruit BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 04-00-1971
PROVERB
I'M ON THE WAGON
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): MEANING: I'M NOT DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ; WATER WAGON
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
ONE SWALLOW DOESN'T MAKE A SUMMER
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): WEATHER
James Callow Keyword(s): BIRD ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00001964 ( SUMMER )
PROVERB
POOR AS A CHURCH MOUSE.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; ECONOMY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 00001964 (SUMMER)
PROVERB
PURE AS THE DRIVEN SNOW.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): HONESTY ; SYMBOL ; WEATHER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 00001964 ( SUMMER )
PROVERB
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: POSITIVE ; FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00001964 (SUMMER)
HE HAS ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE AND THE OTHER ON A BANANA PEEL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): FRUIT ; HEALTH ; IMMINENCE OF DEATH ; METAPHOR CONTRAST OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
HOME REMEDY
CURING ARTHRITIS- DRINK A MIXTURE OF HONEY, VINEGAR, AND MOONSHINE.
DRINK POWDERED RHUBARB DISOLVED IN WHITE WHISKEY.
Data entry tech comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY KEYPUNCHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
FOLK CURE
TO GET RID OF A BLOOD CLOT, PUT A LEECH ON THE SPOT WHERE
THE BLOOD CLOT IS FOUND.
Submitter comment: FROM HER MOTHER, MRS. METZEN, OF ENGLISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
FOLK CURE
FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, EAT GARLIC
Submitter comment: FROM MRS. HOWARD OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT.
Data entry tech comment: THERE ARE 2 SIMILAR REFERENCES IN THIS SECTION OF ARCHIVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): HERBAL CURE ; PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
FOLK CURE
TO GET RID OF RINGWORM, RUB YOUR HEAD WITH GARLIC.
Submitter comment: FROM MRS. LAWRENCE OF POLISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
FOLK CURE
TO TAKE AWAY THE ITCH OF MOSQUITO BITES, PUT VINEGAR ON THEM.
Submitter comment: FROM MRS. HOWARD OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
GROUNDHOG (MOUNTAIN RECIPE)
SKIN THE GROUNDHOG, REMOVE THE GLANDS FROM UNDER THE LEGS, GUT, AND
SOAK OVERNIGHT IN SALTY WATER. THE HIDE WAS OFTEN PLACED IN A BUCKET
OF ASHES OVER WHICH WATER WAS POURED. AFTER THE ASHES HAD TAKEN THE
HAIR OFF, THE HIDE WAS REMOVED, DRIED, KNEADED, AND CUT UP IN STRIPS
FOR SHOESSTRINGS. PARBOIL WITH SPICEWOOD TWIGS (TO TAKE THE WILD
TASTE OUT) UNTIL TENDER. PEPPER AND PUT IN A GREASED PAN TO BAKE
UNTIL TENDER IN WATER CONTAINING TWO CARROTS, GARLIC, AND A PIECE
OF FAT MEAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): SHOESTRINGS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
ASH CAKES (MOUNTAIN RECIPES)
MIX UP DOUGH FOR CORN BREAD, AND MAKE SURE IT'S THICK ENOUGH TO HOLD
ITS SHAPE, CLEAN OUT A CORNER OF THE FIREPLACE AND PUT THE "CAKE"
IN IT, AND COVER IT WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. PUT HOT ASHES OVER THE CLOTH,
THEN PUT HOT COALS ON TOP OF THAT. IT TAKES ABOUT HALF AN HOUR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
APPLE BEER (MOUNTAIN RECIPE)
PEEL YOUR APPLES AND DRY THE PEELINGS IN THE SUN OR BY THE STOVE.
PUT THEM IN A CROCK AND ADD BOILING WATER TO COVER THEM.
COVER THE CROCK AND LET SIT FOR ONE OR TWO DAYS, UNTIL ALL THE
FLAVOR COMES OUT OF THE PEELINGS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Drink |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
MUSCADINE WINE (MOUNTAIN RECIPE)
1/2 BUSHEL MUSCADINE GRAPES, 12 1/2 POUNDS SUGAR, MASH THE GRAPES
WITH YOUR HANDS, PUT THEM IN A LARGE CHURN, AND ADD 2 1/2 POUNDS
SUGAR. LET IT WORK (FERMENT) FOR ABOUT A WEEK, UNTIL IT QUITS.
STRAIN THE MIXTURE TO GET OUT THE GRAPE SKIN AND IMPURITIES.
PUT BACK IN THE CHURN, ADD 10 POUNDS MORE OF SUGAR. LET IT
WORK ABOUT EIGHT TO TEN DAYS UNTIL IT QUITS. MAKES ABOUT 4 GALLONS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
PARODY
OH SAY CAN YOU SEE
ANY BEDBUGS ON ME
IF YOU DO
TAKE A FEW
AND I'LL FRY THEM FOR YOU.
Submitter comment: FROM HER GRANDFATHER, MR. HELLER, OF ENGLISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): FOOD : AABBB ; HUMOR ; STAR SPANGLED BANNER
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ill humor Ridicule Mockery Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Date learned: 00001964 SUMMER