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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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TO DETERMINE A BABY'S SEX
IF THE FETUS IS CARRIED HIGH, IT IS A BOY; CARRIED LOW, A GIRL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
FOR A CUT, PUT THE SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OF AN EGG SHELL ON IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 05-27-1972
TO GET RID OF A WART
PUT ON A STRING ON A ROCK WHERE YOU NEVER WALK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Surgery |
Date learned: 05-27-1972
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BRIDAL SHOWER
DURING A BRIDAL SHOWER, THE PERSON WHO BOUGHT THE SEVENTH PRESENT
THAT THE FUTURE BRIDE OPENS WILL BE THE NEXT ONE MARRIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROUTE 1 ; SHELBY
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several |
Date learned: 11-07-1970
Autograph Rhyme
When distant lands divide us and you no more see me,
Remember 'twas Maude that penned these lines to thee.
Submitter comment:
From autograph book of Mrs. J.E. Moore
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; RHYME ; Signature ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Autograph Rhyme
May every blessing God can give bring peace around you while you live
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; RHYME ; Signature ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Autograph Rhyme
Remember when you are married and living at your ease-
Remember I am single and doing as I please.
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; Married ; RHYME ; Single ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Autograph Rhyme
Remember well and hear in mind that a true friend is hard to find.
But when you find one just and true, change not the old for the new.
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; FRIENDSHIP ; RHYME ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Autograph Rhyme
If ever this book should travel to Rome,
Give it a kick and send it home.
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; BOOK ; RHYME ; Rome ; Signature ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Autograph Verse
Guard well your thoughts, for thoughts are known in Heaven.
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [v200] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): AUTOGRAPH ; HEAVEN ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Autograph Rhyme
May the Angels twine for thee, a rope of immortality.
Data entry tech comment:
Entry by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Keyword(s): ANGELS ; AUTOGRAPH ; RHYME ; Signature ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music |
Saying
My momma didn't have no fool.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; 812 Shelby Ave.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Speech
"Heap" of something--means a lot of it.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; 812 Shelby Ave.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Speech
"Pretty much"-- means a good bit.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; 812 Shelby Ave.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Speech
"Right much" or "right many"--means several.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; 812 Shelby Ave.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Speech
"No call"--meaning no reason.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; 812 Shelby Ave.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |