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Vintage Weekly: War Ration Books

 Important message at the bottom
of my dad's 4th war ration book:
"When you used your ration,
salvage the Tin Cans and Waste Fats.
They are needed to make munitions for our 
fighting men.  
Cooperate with your local Salvage Committee."
Having discovered several war ration books 
belonging to my parents and even me, 
I was able to trace place where we lived when I was a baby. 

sharing with
Jane's


Comments

Al said…
That's a fascinating slice of history. My father remembers rationing during (and after) the war.
Nonnie said…
My mom said she learned to drink coffee black since both sugar and cream were rationed.
Carver said…
Great finds. Interesting remnants from a different era.
carol l mckenna said…
Fascinating historical post and neat photo ~ Happy Week to you ~ xoxo

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Jane said…
Nice find, thanks for sharing :)
Anonymous said…
I love finding old documents that tell of what happened to the family and of the world they lived in. Great find. I wish you a good week!
Louisette said…
Same system in belgium with my mother, during the war
Lovely beach,
Greeting from Belgium
❤░W░O░N░D░E░R░F░U░L░❤
❤________________________❤
And Happy Day and Weekend!
✿ܓ✿ ♥ ✿ܓ✿

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