Massachusetts.
723. If your initials spell a word, it means that you will be rich.
724. If the right hand itches, it is a sign you will receive money; if the left, you will spend money, because R stands for receive, and L for let go.
New York.
725. If the left hand itches and you rub it on wood, you’ll receive money before the end of the week.
Rub it on wood
To make it good.
Very common in New Brunswick and New England.
726. Itching in the palm of the hand means that it will soon receive money. Clap the closed hand into the pocket.
Mt. Desert, Me.
727. If you place your money according to value, i. e., lay it in order, you will be rich.