Bedford, Mass.
803. A black silk cord about the neck cures croup.
Cazenovia, N. Y.
804. A key worn hanging about the neck by a string prevents nose-bleed.
Central Maine.
805. Wearing brown paper on the chest will cure sea-sickness.
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.