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O ALMIGHTY DOLLAR, THY SHINING FACE
THAT SPEAKS THY MIGHTY POWER
IN MY POCKET, FIND A RESTING PLACE,
FOR I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR.
AMEN.
Where learned: SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): APOSTROPHE MONOLOGUE QUATRAIN ; INDIRECTION SATIRE MONEY ; METER: IAMBIC, ANAPESTIC ; MOCK-PIOUS ; RHYME: MASCULINE, IMPERFECT, ABAB
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU ARE OLD AND ABOUT TO DIE,
CALL ME UP SO I CAN CRY.
(TELEPHONE NUMBER).
Where learned: SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANTICLIMAX IRONY COUPLET ; AUTOGRAPH VERSE? ; METER: ANAPESTIC ; PREPARATION FOR DEATH OLD AGE FRIENDSHIP ; RHYME: MASCULINE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
LITTLE MISS MUFFET SAT ON A TUFFET,
EATING HER CURDS AND WHEY.
ALONG CAME A SPIDER AND SAT DOWN BESIDE HER,
AND SHE BEAT IT TO DEATH WITH HER SPOON.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM A FRIEND IN CLASS.
Where learned: SCHOOL ; DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PARODY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
EYELASH
IF SOMEONE TELLS YOU AN EYELASH IS ON YOUR CHEEK, GUESS WHICH SIDE.
IF YOU ARE RIGHT, YOU WILL HAVE A WISH COME TRUE.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Guessing BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
HORSESHOE
THROW A HORSESHOE OVER YOUR SHOULDER FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Good luck P881.12 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
BABIES
WHEN A BABY IS BORN, PIN A MEDAL TO THE CRIB FOR PROTECTION.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET TALISMAN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
MIRRORS
NEVER PASS A MIRROR WUTHOIT LOOKING OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR IDENTITY.
James Callow comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
FIRST CHILD
IF THE FIRST CHILD IS A GIRL, NAME IT AFTER HER MOTHER AND YOUR
NEXT CHILD WILL BE A BOY.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Birth SPEECH -- S583 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
WAITRESS BELIEF ABOUT SILVERWARE
NEVER PUT SILVERWARE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF A CUSTOMER
OR YOU WON'T GET A TIP.
Submitter comment:
THIS HAS A LOT TO DO WITH A RIGHTHANDED CUSTOMER
HAVING TO REACH OVER FOR HIS SILVERWARE.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; RIGHTHANDEDNESS ; TIPPING
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration Implement to handle food |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
DEVIL'S NIGHT
ON DEVIL'S NIGHT RING DOORBELLS AND SOAP WINDOWS
TO SHOW YOUR RESPECT FOR THE DEVIL'S POWER.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F103 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 23 equinox to December 20 Also used for Advent. BELIEF -- Devil Demon |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
HALLOWEEN
ON HALLOWEEN, EAT CHILI AND YOU GET GOOD TREATS.
Submitter comment:
ON HALLOWEEN MY MOTHER ALWAYS MADE CHILI BECAUSE IT WAS A QUICK
MEAL. SINCE NONE OF US LIKE CHILI, SHE TOLD US WE
WOULDN'T GET ANY TREATS IF WE DIDN'T EAT IT.
James Callow comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
NEW YEAR'S EVE
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, BANG POTS AND PANS TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
WAKES
YOU HAVE A WAKE WHEN SOMEONE DIES TO WISH THEM LUCK ON THEIR WAY.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
ILLNESS
IF A BABY IS SICK, DIP HIM IN COLD WATER ON THE SECOND FULL MOON OF
THE SEASON.
Where learned: HOME ; SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS ROUND, CONSTANTLY MOVING AND 75% BLUE?
A: THE EARTH.
Submitter comment: LEARNED IN GEOGRAPHY CLASS.
Keyword(s): NUMBERS AND MEASUREMENTS (Q) COLOR ; STATES OF BEING (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 10-10-1967
PROVERBIAL MAXIM
AN ABLE ORGANIZER SURROUNDS HIMSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE MORE
ABLE THAN HE IS.
Where learned: SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-05-1968
PROVERBIAL MAXIM
DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU.
Where learned: SCHOOL
Keyword(s): HUMAN BODY
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-05-1968
PROVERB
DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH.
James Callow comment: AGE OF HORSES IS DETERMINED BY CONDITION OF TEETH
Where learned: SCHOOL
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-05-1968
CUSTOM DEATH
PUSHING UP DAISIES
SOMETIMES YOU REFER TO DYING AS PUSHING UP DAISIES.
Where learned: SCHOOL ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT CAMPUS, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): EUPHEMISM ; PLANT ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 03-05-1968
LOVE CHARM
IF A PAIR OF LOVERS PLUCK A LAUREL TWIG AND BREAK IT IN HALF, EACH
KEEPING A PIECE THEY WILL REMAIN LOVERS. ON ST. VALENTINE ( ' ) S
DAY, PLACE TWO LEAVES ON YOUR PILLOW AND YOU WILL DREAM OF LOVE.
I REMEMBER SOME OF THE GIRLS TALKING LIKE THIS AT SCHOOL ONE DAY.
Where learned: SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 14 Valentine's Day |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR