War ration book four 1943 dime

Office of price administration covid19 update may 6, 2020. They held concerts and sold war bonds to raise money. Three 1943 war ration book four wwii ration stamp books with stamps. Processed foods included commercially canned soups, juices, dried fruits, and canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. The red and blue tokens were about the size of dimes 16 mm and. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration.

The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is. Sharp drop in population is indicated here comparison of ration book registration with 140 census shows bfark kddssounsc that the war has cut sharply into the population of tupper lake, in common with most other upstate communities, is indicated by the fact that only 5. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. While tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. Title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four.

Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Each person in a household received a ration book, and by november of 1943 it. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Special collections and other items from the home front and the. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. Feb 23, 2014 historically significant diet during world war ii, based on the ration restrictions in place for individuals. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942.

Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. United states of america office of price administration. Lets take a look at each of these coins and what theyre worth in average circulated condition. Every twenty four hours, factory workers rolled five new b26 bombers off of the. Civilian photo id of clare marie johns, june 23,1943. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. See more ideas about wartime recipes, vintage recipes and depression era recipes. The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing.

I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. This is an original world war ii united states ration book, printed in 1943. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. Rationing of processed foods blue stamps began on march 1, 1943, with the issuance of war ration book two. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green.

Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Four different series of war ration books were issued. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. It is unlawful to sell or give it to any other person or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods for the person to whom it was issued. Four weeks later the point system extended to dairy products, meats, fats, and oils red stamps. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. By the end of 1942, half of the automobiles and trucks in america were issued special stickers. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. Jan 31, 20 by the end of 1942, half of the automobiles and trucks in america were issued special stickers. Find war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. The typical car owner received an a gas ration coupon booklet, allowed 150 miles of driving per month and only 3 gallons per week, but if someones job required them to drive further then the a book allowed them they would be eligible for the b gas ration coupon. World war ii ration book,1943 maine memory network.

War had been declared in the september of 1939, as i was born in the april of the. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note cataloging information processed by emily castle august 2006 manuscript and visual collections department william henry smith memorial library indiana historical society 450 west ohio street indianapolis, in 462023269. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the.

Bagley of south portland show the names and identifying characteristics of the bearers, records, and stamps for their rations. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items fabulousvintagestore 5 out of 5. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps. This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945.

An a sticker, for example, allowed the purchase of four gallons of fuel each week. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. Jan 07, 2015 while tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. Is and 16, good for five pounds of sugar each for use in home canning, expires oct. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the food point rationing system works. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or torch of liberty, adding a patriotic flair. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial.

War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. The inside pages of the war ration book number two. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. B stickers were for vehicles essential to the war effort, such as those owned by physicians and railroad and warindustries workers. It is unlawful to sell or give it to any other person or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods for the person to. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april 30, 1944. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. Madison wisconsin state journal archives, oct 18, 1943, p.

See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions see the best books of 2019 browse the amazon editors picks for. These books were used in wwii to limit items to uphold the wartime economy. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached.