855. Chew brown paper as a cure for nose-bleed.
Eastern Massachusetts.
856. For nose-bleed, put a key down the back.
857. For nose-bleed, hold up the right arm.
858. For nose-bleed, place a wad of paper between the upper lip and the gum.
859. You can keep from crying as you peel onions if you keep the mouth closed.
Northern Ohio.
860. Hold, by the points, two needles between your teeth, as you peel onions, and you will not cry.
Prince Edward Island.
861. Hold a needle between your teeth with the point out, while peeling onions, and you’ll not cry, i. e., will not feel the smart.