The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

TO CURE A WART, CUT A POTATO IN HALF AND RUB ONE HALF ON THE
WART. AT MIDNIGHT THAT NIGHT, BURY BOTH PARTS OF THE POTATO.

Submitter comment: THIS IS AN OLD FRENCH CURE WHICH HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN IN
QUEBEC.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; CANADA ; QUEBEC

James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER PLUGGING

Date learned: 02-19-1970