Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-20
superstitions, Signs, Wonders.
and Tokens.

.,Wc Crad1e.--To rock an empty crsdl,
will give the baby the bellyache.
Bad Lack.-If you meet when walking
cross-eyed person, it indicates bad luck.
Death in Me Family The breaking q,
a mirror by any member signifies death n
the family before the year closes, 'n -
Crosstng Honds.-I four persons soc;.
dentally cross hands when shaking, snrno
one OF the company will soon be married,
Month Ache. IF fellows mouth .cbe,.
it is a sign that he will kiss a pretty T Girl
Lager Beer. e'"'' VI
Ihe Duh cloth.--H dish cloth be dron.
| PED when in use, it Is sign you will bay,
company to dinner.
Sharp, Ioiated, or Cuttiag.-Present A.,
friend with knife, scissors, or needles, ant
they VIII cut your lore or friendship.
A Funeral Should you, when m o
pleasure excursion, meet funeral process.
son. you will have no enjoyment that day.
r!hge,, Nails. you cut your finger
nails on Monday, without either sneakina
OF thinking Of red fox's tail, you will have
present during the week.
Another.-If the nails be cut on Mondov
morning before eating, present may be
expected; but if while cutting. Won tb;9t oF
charm. fN ''''
An itching Ear. IF the left ear itch and
burn, 1t is an indication that some one Is
speaking i'll Of you. If the right ear that
they are speaking well of you.
.Sah.-If you spill salt, it is a sign there
Will be quarrel in the family. But If a
small portion of the salt thus SMILED be ca g,
INTO fire, 1t is said to TO counteract the in.
fuence.
KNIFE and Fork.-Ifyou drop fork. and
1t sticks in the floor and remains in a stand
ing position, it is sign a gentleman will
call; but if knife lady.
Disappointment When putting on vour
shoes and stockings, if you complete dress
ing one foot before commencing the other
1t Is sign that yon will be disappointed.
an Itching Foot. IF the right foot itch.
es on the bottom, you are going where YOU
are wanted; if the left one where you will
not be welcome.
Fish and the Cat--If a cat washes her
lace you. will have company before night.
Ii you dream you catch fish, it is a sign Won
will make good bargain, according to the
size of the fish.
Ihe Broom.-H the broom is removed
with the remainder of the household f1rni
ture, you will not be successful: but the
broom must be burned while standing in the
corner, being watched to prevent the house
taking fire.
The Last Look-Never look after a
friend who is leaving you until he is quite
out OF sight, or you may never see him or
her again. but turn your eyes away while
ne is still visible, in order that he or she NAV
return.
The Calf you are moving from one
house to another, never take cat with Won.
or she will surely bring bad luck to your
new home whereas she will add luck TO the
old house and those who move into it.
Shoes and D,sh-Dater.-Saye the old
shoes to throw after the carriage, when anv
,f the family start out on journey: it will |
insure a safe return. Never let your dish
water come to boil, as every bubble brings
bad luck to the family.
1he Noon. If you see the new moon for
he first time through glass, or through the
rec tops, it indicates that you will be unfor.
unate but if you see it over the right
shoulder, or directly in font of you, that
'ou will be lucky
An Itching Hand-If the right hand
tches,. you will receive money; if the left.
,ou Will spend money. The letter R stands
or Of receive; the letter l. "let' go. If
he right eye itches it is sign YOU will crv
the left, you will laugh. r stands for
oar, and L for laugh.