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AN HONEST MAN IS NEITHER AFRAID OF THE LIGHT NOR THE DARK.
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED ; MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-12-1965
TAKE A HANDFUL OF ANY KIND OF METAL (GOLD, SILVER, IRON)
AND PUT IT UNDER YOUR PILLOW,
THE NEXT DAY THERE WILL BE A LARGE SUM OF MONEY THERE.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER TOLD ME THIS WHEN SHE SAID SHE HAD TO GET SOME MONEY
TO PAY OUR BILLS. SHE THEN WENT ON TO SAY THAT SHE
SHOULD DO THIS AND SEE IF IT WORKED.
Where learned: HOME ; DETROIT, ASSUMED ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 11-21-1969
WHEN IT RAINS ON A WEDDING DAY, BAD LUCK WILL FOLLOW.
(TRANSLATED FROM THE POLISH).
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; DEARBORN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Superstition about good weather BELIEF -- Bad luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
DEAR LOUISE,
TWO IS A COUPLE,
THREE IS A CROWD,
FOUR IN A BUGGY,
IS NOT ALLOWED.
YOURS TILL THE MISSISSIPPI WEARS RUBBER PANTS.
FORGET-ME-NOT
Where learned: OHIO, ASSUMED ; Norwalk
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Chimney corner wisdom, advice, humorous fortune |
RIDDLE
IF YOU HAD A MATCH, A KEROSENE, LAMP, STOVE
WHICH WOULD YOU LIGHT FIRST?
THE MATCH
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
FIRE PREVENTION- ALLGAU, BAVARIA, GERMANY
IN ORDER TO PREVENT HOUSE FIRES, ALWAYS KEEP A PICTURE
OF ST. FLORIAN IN THE HOME.
Where learned: WARREN ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; PENNSYLVANIA, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Use of Object SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
CURES
MRS. BOLCEN TOLD ME OF THE HOME MADE CURES HER MOTHER HAD.
SHE TOLD ME OF THE TIME THAT SHE CURED SCARLET FEVER BY MAKING THE
CHILDREN SOAK IN HOT WATER AND MUSTARD.
SHE ALSO CURED BOILS BY PUTTING BREAD AND MILK POULTICES ON THEM.
TO CURE BURNS SHE PUT COLD TEA ON THEM.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD.
Data entry tech comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED BY KEYPUNCHER.
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; BRASS RAIL CHOP HOUSE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
THE WAY IN WHICH A PERSON CAN TELL IF ANOTHER
PERSON IS A VAMPIRE IS BY HAVING THE SUSPECTED
PERSON LOOK INTO A MIRROR AND IF THERE IS NO IMAGE
THEN HE OR SHE IS A VAMPIRE. MM
IF A VAMPIRE IS EVER TO BE KILLED, A STAKE MUST BE
DRIVEN INTO ITS HEART.
Where learned: PORT CHESTER ; NEW YORK, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
WHY DID THE MAN THROW HIS PANTS OUT THE WINDOW?
HE HEARD A BOY CALLING FREE PRESS
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): NEWSPAPER NAME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-20-1965
RIDDLE
DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS WHEN AN ELEPHANT SITS ON THE FENCE?
TIME TO GET A NEW FENCE
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-16-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT HAS EIGHTEEN LEGS AND CATCHES FLIES?
A BASEBALL TEAM
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
RIDDLE
MY UNCLE OWNED A STAGE COACH WITH NO WHEELS. WHAT HELD IT UP?
BANDITS
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-16-1965
RIDDLE
IF THERE WERE TWO FLIES IN THE KITCHEN WHICHONE WOULD BE THE COWBOY?
THE ONE ON THE RANGE.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
WHEN TWO PEOPLE SAY THE SAME THING AT THE SAME TIME,
THEY LINK PINKIES AND MAKE A WISH.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 602 Body Parts BELIEF -- Prayer SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- Wishes Wants Desires Predictions |
Date learned: 10-02-1967
AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, NO FEMALE STUDENT IS
OFFICIALLY A COED OF W.M.U. UNTIL SHE IS KISSED
UNDER A PARTICULAR LAMP ON EAST HALL ON EAST CAMPUS,
BY HER FAVORITE BEAU.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
WHY DID THE MAN THROW HIS PANTS OUT THE WINDOW?
BECAUSE A MAN WAS YELLING, "FREE PRESS"
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): NEWSPAPER NAME ; PUN ON PRESS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
RIDDLE
WHY DON'T THE CHINESE HAVE TELEPHONE BOOKS?
BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY WINGS AND WONGS THEY'RE
AFRAID THEY WILL WING THE WONG NUMBER
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-16-1965
RIDDLE
WHY DO THE INDIANS WEAR FEATHERS?
THEY DO IT TO KEEP THEIR WIG WARM
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
RIDDLE
IF A MAN CROSSED THE OCEAN TWICE WITHOUT TAKING A BATH,
WHAT WOULD YOU CALL HIM?
A DIRTY DOUBLE-CROSSER
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
RIDDLE
WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?
TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965