The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE A TOOTH FILLED WHEN YOU
HAVE YOUR PERIOD. IT WILL FALL OUT.

Submitter comment: NARRATOR HAD HEARD THIS, BUT DIDN'T BELIEVE IT.
SHE SHOWED ME THE BOOK, GROWING UP AND LIKING IT,
WHERE IT IS PRINTED AS AN "OLD WIVES TALE."

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): MENSTRUATION

Date learned: 05-11-1965