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HOG KILLING
KILL YOUR HOGS IN THE COLD OF THE MOON. IF YOU DIDN'T, THE
GREASE WOULDN'T COME OUT OF THE MEAT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAYS HER FATHER TRIED THIS ONCE, BUT THE MEAT FROZE
SOLID BEFORE IT COULD BE DRESSED FOR CURING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PORTLAND
Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Meat Bred animal BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 06-24-1973