Windham, Me.
798. Gold beads worn about the throat were thought to cure or or prevent goître.
Northern Ohio.
799. A string of gold beads is still held to be a preventive of quinsy, sore throats, and so on.
New Hampshire.
800. A string of gold beads worn on the neck will cure or prevent quinsy.
Prince Edward Island.
801. Red beads about the neck cure nose-bleed.
Cazenovia, N. Y.
802. For nose-bleed wear a red bean on a white string round the neck.