The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

GERMAN-AMERICAN REMEDY

TO CURE A CHEST COLD, IT IS A COMMON PRACTICE AMONG GERMAN
PEOPLE TO KILL A GOOSE AND TO RENDER THE FAT AND IMPURITIES
FROM IT. AFTER RUBBING THE MIXTURE ON THE CHEST AND BACK OF
THE INFLICTED, ONE SHOULD COVER THE BODY WITH A SOFT CLOTH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: CA00001930