James Callow Folklore Archive
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PEOPLE USED TO SHAKE HANDS SO THAT THEY COULD ASCERTAIN
WHETHER THE OTHER PERSON WAS CONCEALING A WEAPON IN
HIS HAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): HISTORY
Subject headings: | 602 Body Parts SPEECH -- Body parts involved SPEECH -- Greetings Salutations |