Politeness in Japan Before World War II
A correspoding letter discusses Japanese politeness, noting polite evasions hide strong emotions, and cites scenes from baseball crowds, gift etiquette, tipping norms, and social rituals. It contrasts Western directness with bowing, subtle indifference, and rituals around meals, gifts, and public life, hinting at broader cultural tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of
Nippon
Nena
Kyoto
Japan
Nashien
Osaka
Munich
Lima
Atensionny
Europe
Hart
Tabor
Manchuria
Spuin
Petite- Nose
Ashe
Sen
Pratt Harbor
Sigpenses Politvans
Lnto
China
Jook
Jin
Ronan
Wheat storage plan urged for 1942 43 harvest
In Hopetoun Mr E Dodgahun urged action on wheat storage for the 1942 43 crop. A shortage of cornsacks and shipping space threatens farmers and the industry. He noted last year’s overflow and slow silos and called for rapid erection of bulky storages and ministerial assistance to prevent financial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopetoun
E. Dodgahun
M.la
Victoria
Minister of Commerce
Mr Scully
Rena
Queen's Jewellery Makers On Airplane Parts
Craftmen who worked on high quality jewellery for Britain’s queen and royal family have shifted to airplane parts. From a workshop lane, expert hands fashion doll figures, tanks, and other items using precision tools. Led by Mr Antrobus, the firm traces its roots to the last wars and once offered £40,000 for the Sapateon necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's
Queen Viet
Jose Fron
Tandon
Awenplanes
Kal and Precision Instruments
Weltes
Ube
Pernetpal Hn
Antrabus
Wat
Rome
Antrobis
Kate Tie
Batek
Equality and Russia A Plan for Australia
An analysis argues equality as a cornerstone of Soviet progress under Stalin and suggests Australia might emulate Russia's reforms. The piece cites historians, notes wartime limits, and outlines factory decentralization, anti monopolies, and restrained profiteering as paths to social solidarity and economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russis
Kenneth Brown Collings
Balled
Russia
Joseph Stalin
Red Army
Wales
Haken
Melbourne
Loag
Tanjor
Aour
Australia
Dbta
Humanitar'a
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A.M.P
A.M.P. Society
Empire
Penn
Arthur Robinson
LCMG
Vetoren Board
Ay Gns
Osmond
Peat
Oiiow
CS Coun Bireel
Market Street
Mathoes Piteheace
Hereham
Tor White
Berlet
Berlei
Foundation Garments
C. L
Lonsdale Street
Hamilton
Bourne
T. D. Lert
Ring Street
Horsham
White Hart
Dogla
Tiubhdas
Equality and
Russell
Robert Burns Mann
Shakespeare
Heneer
Omant Bros
Ocesta
Acquirion
Thateday
Aim
Peacock’s
COLES
Halle Taahah
Gradic: Electrical & Repuacrs Sul de Ae Deat
Aera
Chevrolet
Initgr
Chryster
Plymouth de Soto
Orsham
Charles Motors
Hasbam
Hilda Cox
Adelaide University
Puplin
Firtrace Street
Feabem
Crofts Rae
Firereace Street
Hoesham
Crofts
Janitor Cleanser
Sanbran Crofts
Lemon
Wundawax
Crofts Honey
Crofts Castor Oi
Wimmera
Barnes’ Pharmacy
James E. Doyle
N.D
Homeopathic
Collins Street
M List
Isbourne
Exchange Hotel
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