From the above it is understood 1. After the war it started from handmade bamboo and spice bush toothpick little by little. It is a post-war chaos period, until mechanical production would begin. The bamboo materials in the neighborhood were valuable materials at the time of transient state until production. 2. Wooden and round toothpicks were made with machine a little as well. 3. It is noteworthy that toothbrush and toothpaste are treated
Around this time, Kazuyoshi Mizonoue bought a shaft of a match from Himeji, scraped top and made square toothpicks. The Osaka toothpick manufacturing and sales association's draft drafted in August 1948(the cover was written by the author's father, the second generation president Shigeru) remains.
I post the main provision in that below. This shows the situation at the time. Article 1 This association will be organized by the toothpick manufactures and distributors. Article 4 The Association strives for mutual friendship and strictly adheres to the decided matter, further refinement of tax payment Article 14 Partners have the following rights to this association To receive distributed / distributed proportion of distributed items..
Article 25 The membership fee of this association should be 50 yen per month and delivered to the treasurer. Article 26 The members shall pay 500 yen as funds Article 29 The member applicate for distribution of cellophane and binding threads and other necessary materials for use in this association. When assignment distribution is available, it is distributed to general members Article 30 Distribution Allocation of distributed items shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Article 32 Distribution of goods that have undergone joint purchase and distribution is provided with a reserve fund of 5 % for purchase price. To do From the above it turns out that the appearance of the postwar economy remains remarkable.
Here is a sample of toothpicks and picks advertise a restaurants, hotels.
(For reference)
In 1945 a letter 0.1yen post card 0.05yen
1946 a letter 0.3 yen post card 0.15yen
1947 a letter 1.2yen post card 0.5yen
1948 a letter 5yen post card 2yen
1949 a letter 8yen post card 2yen
1950 a letter 10yen post card 5yen