The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CURE

FOR COMMON COLDS AND FEVERS WHICH ACCOMPANY A COLD
IT IS ADVISABLE FOR THE SICK PERSON TO BE WRAPPED IN A WOOL BLANKET
AND FED WHISKEY, SUGAR AND WARM WATER.
THEN BELTS ARE TO BE PUT AROUND THE BLANKET
SO THAT THE BLANKET CAN NOT BE LOOSENED.
THIS WILL BREAK UP CONGESTION AND ALSO BREAK UP THE FEVER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 03-00-1971