Many Substitutes for Shaking Hands in Social Customs
A compilation of diverse greetings around the world shows how handshakes have been replaced or augmented by alternatives. It cites bear hugs, back pats, knee touches, cheek kisses, and other gestures, noting historical origins from peace signs to military salutes and rituals of removing hats or shoes in different cultures.
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Washington
Salvador
Earth
Ational Geographic Society
Tierra del Fuego
Banks Islands
Pacide
Japan
Constacton
Stanley Beldwin
Helegit
Jess
The Kiss Among Women Across Cultures
The piece surveys greetings worldwide, noting women’s evolving businesslike salutations after centuries of home confinement. It details kissing customs from Moors and Quebec parish priests to Tongue Islander chiefs, and contrasts bowing, foot touches, and ground-beating rites as universal acknowledgment forms.
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Sean
Quebec
Letting Loose an Opinion in Shakespearean Style
The piece argues readers should clearly and confidently express their convictions in controversy. It compares a comic figure who speaks freely to our duty to voice beliefs, stressing bravery and honesty even if conclusions may be wrong.
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Fortunsis
Gbel Syndicate
WNT Service
Reading matter for a guest room and remarks on gossip
The article advocates varied reading material in a guest room, listing magazines, fiction, poetry, Bible readings, humor, and detective stories to suit different tastes. It notes guests may bring books from living rooms when shelves are limited and cautions that gossip reveals speakers’ attitudes and character.
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Wamen
Actor shares personal truth on stage and wins crowd
A performer revealed a vital personal reality during a stage appearance and left the audience inspired. The crowd, moved by his conviction, repeatedly recalled him to the stage in a harmonious reaction that affirmed the power of authentic speech.
Opinion and the right to dissent in public discourse
The piece argues against forcing opinions on others and praises the triumph of truth over loud rhetoric. It warns that minority rights include freedom from coercion and notes how crowd psychology can obscure constructive discussion. It cites a stage anecdote about a well known actor’s public conversion effort.
Cut Cost of Brides To Spur Weddings In Palestine
The piece notes a shift in marriage costs, with brides in Palestine priced between 500 and 2500 dollars. In Cyprus, a good wife costs between 25 and 250 dollars as eloquent mosque speeches influence Nablus and other fathers to seek brides abroad.
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Jerusalem
Nablus
Britain to Build New, Huge Fleet
London declares Britain will accelerate a vast naval buildup to restore strong sea lines. Sir Samuel Hoare warns that cutting sea communications threatens starvation within six weeks, framing the fleet as vital for national security and empire stability. He also notes air power threats, economic costs, and the need to protect distressed areas through reconstruction programs.
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London
Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Britain
Southampton
Lfe
Europe
Monumental Gossip Stone Guarding French Town
A damaged report describes a public stone near Mulhouse known as the anti gossip stone. It features a carved woman with her tongue out and an old ditty warning tattlers to bear the weight of scorn. The artifact, dating to the sixteenth century, was reportedly used to punish gossip and quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulhouse
Indus
Triaus
Taxpayer Woman Causes Stir at Governor's Office
A Madison woman entered the governor's reception chamber, sat in a large leather chair, removed her shoes, then departed remarking that she had secured money for herself. The incident left officials puzzled as to her identity, with authorities uncertain if she acted as a taxpayer.
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Madison, Wis
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