There is never freezing weather after the first turkey buzzer is seen. A summer in which the foliage on trees is unusually dense, or exceptionally bright in color, is followed by a very cold winter. Many hillfolk treat ringworm by daubing it with the juice of a green walnut. To prevent hives, one has only to put several buckshot into a glass of water and drink a spoonful every two hours. A mess of peach roots, ground up and mixed with lard, is said to cure the seven year itch.
Fresh urine is the best lotion for chapped hands, sore feet, and chilblains.
Plenty of sexual intercourse is regarded as a sure cure for bladder and kidney ailments in women. It is always bad luck to place a shoe, hat or rifle on a bed. Mountain men sleep with pistols under their pillows, however, without any bad results. I have to tell you what happened to me over the weekend. Please don't fall off the chair laughing too hard when I tell you.