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.