DRASTIC ECONOMIES
Effect Of Allied Blockade British Official Wireless RUGBY, January 19. “The lack of raw materials in Germany and the restrictions of production for civilian purposes have led to a number of economy devices which go far beyond the recovery of scrap and waste materials,” states the “Economist” in its usual objective account of economic trends in the Reich compiled from German and neutral sources. “In the retail trade wrapping material has been reduced to an absolute minimum. Paper bags must be used several times and customers must bring vessels for all liquids. A number of specialised shops demand old articles when selling new ones. There has been developed a system of exchanges for children’s shoes and dresses by which people may exchange outgrown articles for bigger sizes. “These devices are now extended to industries and the newspapers suggest exchanges of tools in industries, especially among independent artisans, whose importance is again emphasised. By a decree which has been issued no more shops run by independent artisans will be closed during the war.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21558, 22 January 1940, Page 6
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174DRASTIC ECONOMIES Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21558, 22 January 1940, Page 6
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