Gas Rationing

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Gas Rationing

This is an example of a Fuel Oil Ration Coupon

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A Wartime Necessity

A Wartime Necessity

Men, women, and children were to do what they could for the war effort.

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Rationing Coupons

Rationing Coupons

Here is a page that contains info on sugar allowance.

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1940s Food Rationing

1940s Food Rationing

When nationwide food rationing was instituted in the spring of 1942, every housewife became part of the World War II home front effort. Each member of the family was issued ration books, and it was the challenge of the homemaker to pool the stamps and plan the family's meals within the set limits. Sugar, butter, coffee, and  beef-steak were especially scarce and valued items. Home canning and the "victory       garden" were added to the homemaker's concerns. Ration stamps became a type of currency, and lost ration books a major headache.

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