War ration book four 1943 steel

A woman flips through a rationing stamp book reserved for sugar purchases 1943. Vintage united states war ration book one w stamps 1943 wwii akron ohio usa. War ration books two, three, and four contained blue stamps for processed foods and red stamps for meat, cheese, and fats. 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. You see, the war caused shortages of all sorts of things. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Wwii war ration book four issued to henry steinke, new germany, minn. Around 1939, when world war ii began, the united kingdom imported twothirds of its food, all of which had to be shipped over oceans teeming with german uboats. Fuel oil number 4 coupon became valid january 30 and will be pood fr 9 gallons until april 6. American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers.

From 1942 until the end of the second world war in 1945, the u. Book three became active in september 1943, but was replaced by book four on november 1, 1943. Each person received 64 red stamps each month, providing 28 ounces of meat and 4 ounces of cheese per week. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. World war ii was a total war, meaning that the entire country had to mobilize to stop the. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera.

War ration book four, with stamps and tokens, upper darby, pa, 1943. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book.

The inside pages of the war ration book number two. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943. Apr 03, 2017 on march 1, 1943, these restrictions resulted in the rationing of canned foods make it dorationing of canned goods in world war ii. Even one old shovel will help make 4 hand grenades. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. The steel industry has been rapidly stepping up its production. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over befor e the books can be used.

Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. 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. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Shoe rationing was announced to the american public on february 7, 1943. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research.

War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk. War ration book two january, 1943 this book is the property of the united states government. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. Each stamp authorized a purchase of rationed goods in the quantity and time designated, and the book guaranteed each family its fair share of goods made scarce, thanks to the war.

It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. On may 4th 1942, the office of price administration issued ration book one. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. Buying food at the eatons department store using ration coupons 1943.

War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk, shoes, nylon and other items any one person could buy. Wwii steel penny ration token collectionhere is a collection of 3 original world war ii items, as follows. Manufacturing of radios, metal furniture, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, sewing and washing machines was stopped for civilians. In addition to shortages of rubber, metal, clothing, and other materials, there. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. 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.

But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. They could also get two ounces of tea about 24 tea bags and only four ounces. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sheboygan press newspaper archives, feb 20, 1943, p. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with.

Save wwii war ration coupons to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information. Across the country 8000 rationing boards were created to administer these restrictions. World war ii war ration book four 1943 illinois rare with rations. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items. 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. Imagine if you have to turn in an empty toothpaste tube to buy a new one. A difficult time for the united states war history online. Scrap drives and tin can drives reclaimed tons of metals, but not enough to prevent shortages. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Original 1943 war ration book four kalamazoo michigansugar coffee fruit stamps.

War had been declared in the september of 1939, as i was born in the april of the. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Stanley of suncook, nh, by the united states office of price administration in approximately 1943. During the course of world war ii, pennsylvania supplied 31 percent of americas steel and 20 percent of worldwide production, a phenomenal accomplishment.

These were only made in zinc plated steel the one year. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Ration book one was issued in may 1942, book two in january 1943, book three in october of 1943, and book four towards the end of 1943. 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. Check out our war ration book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our militaria shops.

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. The system was simplified on february 27, 1944, when all stamps became worth 10 points, and plastic tokens were issued as change. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. On august 15, 1945, worl d wa r ii gas rat ioning was ended on the west coast of the united states. April 1st, 1943 page four a rationing guide wartime sugar stamp no. Also included is an original wartime cent, minted in 1943. These will be sent in a protective 2x2 coin holder as. Three 1943 war ration book four wwii ration stamp books with stamps.

Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. World war i following nearly three years of intense combat since the onset of world. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. 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. This is war ration book four g lot, and it is in the condition as seen in the photos. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. Victory gardens in world war ii uc master gardener. Jul 11, 2016 four different series of war ration books were issued. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note.

Us wwii 12 ration books 14 stamps application silver stamped folder labor. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. War ration book two next week and who here are some hints about just what you can expect. These were only made in zinc plated steel the one year 1943. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana. Make it do meat and cheese rationing in world war ii. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. Oct 10, 2017 the weekly food ration for two people, uk, 1943 this photograph shows the amounts of butter, milk, bacon, lard, sugar, cheese, tea and jam received by two people per week in britain. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. Some of the rations stamps are used by many are intact.