Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 July 1894 — Odd Superstitions About Animals. [ARTICLE]

Odd Superstitions About Animals.

If a white pigeon settles on a chimney it bodes death to some one in the house, whi.e no one can die on a bed or pillow containing pigeons’ feathers. According to legend the lion’s whelp is born dead and remains dead three days, when the father bieathes on it and it receives life. A spider inclosed in a quilt and hung ’about the neck will cure ague, and if worn in a nutshell will cure fever. Three hairs plucke.l from the cross marked on an ass’ back will cure whooping cough. The pelican feeds its young with its own blood. If you count the number of fish you have caught you will eat.h no more that day. Applying three of tho dog's hairs to a dog bite prevents any evil consequences. To meet a frog is an indication that you are about to receive money. A cow will go dry if the milkmaid neglects to wash her hands after milking. Bees will never thrive if you quurrel with them or about them, and they will for.-ake their hive if not put in mourning at the death of one of the family.