_Newton, Mass., and Chestertown, Md._
806. Tie a piece of black ribbon around a child's neck, and it will
prevent croup.
_Waltham, Mass._
807. Brass earrings or rings are thought by negroes to keep away
rheumatism.
_Alabama._
808. To cure rheumatism, wear a brass ring on the finger.
_Boston, Mass._
809. Wearing brass rings will prevent cramp.
_Alabama._
810. A brass ring worn on the finger will cure rheumatism.
_Chestertown, Md. (negro)._
811. Sailors wear gold earrings for weak eyes or to strengthen the
sight.
_Brookline, Mass._
812. A common custom among negroes is to wear a leather strap about the
wrist as a cure for rheumatism, sprains, etc., and to give strength.
_Chestertown, Md. (negro)._
813. As a cure for nose-bleed, tie a string about the little finger.
_Cape Breton._
814. A leather string commonly worn around the neck is supposed to
prevent whooping-cough.
_Chestertown, Md._
815. A red string tied about the waist cures nausea or sea-sickness.
_Massachusetts._
CHARM.
816. To keep fire always burning on the hearth will prevent cholera among
chickens.
_Alabama._
817. If a fish-hook pierces the hand, stick it three times into wood, in
the name of the Trinity, to prevent festering or other evil consequences.
_Newfoundland._
818. If you scratch yourself with a rusty nail, stick the nail
immediately into hard wood, and it will prevent lockjaw.
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