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BACKACHE REMEDY (ITALIAN)
TAKE A PIECE OF CLOTH, PUT A HALF DOLLAR IN IT.
LAY ON YOUR STOMACH, SOMEONE RUBS YOUR BACK.
LIGHT THE CLOTH ON THE PERSON'S BACK AND COVER WITH GLASS.
DO THIS 5 TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): BACKACHE ; HEAT REMEDY ; TRANSFERENCE
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 12-00-1969