War ration book four 1943 silver

Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Both books are dated government printing office 1943 on the back. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Office of price administration, war ration book four. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green.

Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. War ration book four usa office of price administration on. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. 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. Ww2 ration stamps for sale us military collectibles. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the. Wwii world war ii 1943 ration stamps 3 coupon book books envelope, frank laura hadsell chapman, ks. To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat and sugar. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Rake register newspaper october 14, 1943, rake, iowa the f af i ipi ke register the only paper in tfte whole world that is interested in rake volume 44 winnebago october 1943 number seven gifts packed for overseas mothers and friends in lincoln township met at the school house monday evening to pack christmas boxes for the boys overseas from lincoln the project was sponsored by.

I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. Okeefe was married and had a young daughter when he went to war in 1943 and tried to keep in touch with his newly formed family. From the home front and the front lines special collections and other items. Book five, already printed when japan surrendered, was not distributed. Childrens rationbooks allowed them more of certain items, such as milk, but less of everything else. A boy eagerly holding out a wartime ration book certificate to a grocery store vendor while purchasing a can of juice, during wwii, 1943 more photo by alfred palmeroffice of war. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. A photograph from the national archives of a young boy in february 1943 being handed a war rations booklet. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. The other ration stamp book is number fr192973 guy hadsell, and i do not see a date on it. Vintage 25 opa red point tokens war ration book no.

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. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information library of congress how to shop with ration book two poster 19431945 office of war information. I have wwii ration books 14 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. During the war, average calories intake decreased only three percent, but protein intake six percent. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943.

Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. World war ii ration stamps and the buy of the week, a fibber mcgee and molly game. The steel industry has been rapidly stepping up its production. Check out the pictures for a detailed visual description.

Antique world war ii ration books are not rare,antiques expert larry cox answers readers questions about world war ii ration books, blakely china and commemorative coins. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. War ration book four showing 14 of 5 pages in this text. Childrens ration books allowed them more of certain items, such as milk, but less of everything else. On the back of the ration stamp books it says never buy rationed goods without ration stamps. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson.

War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. An empty beer ration card indicating an allowance of one pint a day half at lunch. Every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with. From the home front and the front lines the library of. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. War had been declared in the september of 1939, as i was born in the april of the. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Adams county free press newspaper december 30, 1943, corning, iowa 51 v 11 pmtet 2 sections help in finding location haw the idea that japan will after germany is ttx united is only ajtufesware mitea wwawit reached between the at cairo is fulfilled japaa reduced to land area of square mites after the war we are deeply grateful to all o have cooperaied with us ao well new tor soctetlr. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Four different series of war ration books were issued. 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 7. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. Not since world war ii when people carried ration books with stamps. I have looked all over the internet and have found explanations of how the rationing work during the way, but not how the stamps themselves worked. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. This little token measures a little over 12 of an inch in diameter. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable.

Pictures taken of the front and back that will hopefully speak for the description. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Its holder could purchase onehalf pound of sugar per week half the normal consumption. Food rationing appeared in poland after the first world war, and ration stamps were in use until the end of the polishsoviet war. Ww2 ration books 3 with 2 stamps each in leather pouch with 6 opa tokens. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Those of us who dont remember the war may not think much of the sacrifices made by people at home, as thousands also died abroad. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april 30, 1944.

War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942. Civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. The october 21, 1943 edition of the pocahontas times reads. Some of the rations stamps are used by many are intact. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Even one old shovel will help make 4 hand grenades. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. Rare old us ww2 vintageantique wwii war ration opared. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar.

This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Wwii world war ii 1943 ration stamps 3 coupon book books. 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. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps pennsylvania b. December 1992 bread ration coupon currency yerevan armenia karabakh war used. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. Ww ii point war ration book and token pocket folder. Book 3 has all stamps intact except for there are only a couple of the m8, m5, m2. War ration book 4 will be distributed to the citizens of pocahontas county at school houses. Stanley of suncook, nh, by the united states office of price administration in approximately 1943. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy.

Silver bullion, gold bullion, antique coins, and more. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. See todays war ration book for sale, best offer and auction. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as. Ration books three and four were issued in 1943 and used through 1945. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Ww2 ration book holder 1943 to 1950 exact copy ebay. Set of basic mileage ration a stamps issued to martin j. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In nice condition, book 1 has been used and some stamps have been used but still a few intact. The uk also imported more than half of its meat, and relied on imported feed.

Office of price administration book description washington, d. Wwii war ration book four issued to henry steinke, new germany, minn. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. Two of the books have sequential numbers, 935121n frank hadsell, and 935122n lura hadsell. World war i following nearly three years of intense combat since the onset of.

Wwii us basic mileage gasoline ration book and coupons wilbraham mass early ww2. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Vintage 1943 world war ii ration books coupons for. I was told about it but never really understood until later years, i was about four to five years of age, when i was to start to understand about food rationing, being a country boy. The 3 world war ii ration books are from the hadsell family in chapman, kansas. United states of america office of price administration. Government printing office in 1943 for use during world war 2. Only 1x ration book holder is supplied the picture shows both sides for your information only.