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COOTIES

LITTLE BOYS IN GRADE SCHOOL HAVE AN UNWRITTEN LAW
THAT THEY ARE IN NO WAY TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE
GIRLS. IF THE BOYS COME IN ANY CONTACT WITH THE
GIRLS, THEY HAVE ACQUIRED "COOTIES." THIS IS VERY
AWFUL. IT IS LIKE AN INCURABLE DISEASE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

University of Detroit Mercy

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