The use of American products and the adoption of austerities were recommended in another nonviolent campaign several years later : the continental Association, adopted by the first Continental Congress . The Continental Association document included a long paragraph on the policy of austerity :
We will , in our several station , encourage frugality , economy , and promote agriculture, art and the manufacturers of this country , especially that of wool ; and will discountenance and discourage every species of extravagance and dissipation , especially all horse- racing ,and other expensive diversions and entertainment ; and on the death of any relation or friend , none of us , or any of our families ,will go in to any further mourning-dress, than a black crape or ribbon on the arm or that ,gentlemen , and a black ribbon and necklace for ladies , and we will discontinue the giving of scarves at funerals.