War ration book four 1943 dime

Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. They held concerts and sold war bonds to raise money. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. There is a note on the back of the book that reads.

By the end of 1942, half of the automobiles and trucks in america were issued special stickers. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. 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. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana.

This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. An a sticker, for example, allowed the purchase of four gallons of fuel each week. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946. War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april 30, 1944.

Every twenty four hours, factory workers rolled five new b26 bombers off of the. Special collections and other items from the home front and the. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. 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. The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Civilian photo id of clare marie johns, june 23,1943. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions see the best books of 2019 browse the amazon editors picks for. United states of america office of price administration. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program.

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. See more ideas about wartime recipes, vintage recipes and depression era recipes. The inside pages of the war ration book number two. Each person in a household received a ration book, and by november of 1943 it. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand. War had been declared in the september of 1939, as i was born in the april of the. B stickers were for vehicles essential to the war effort, such as those owned by physicians and railroad and warindustries workers. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. 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. Jul 11, 2016 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.

Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. Madison wisconsin state journal archives, oct 18, 1943, p. 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. Lets take a look at each of these coins and what theyre worth in average circulated condition. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases.

It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Feb 23, 2014 historically significant diet during world war ii, based on the ration restrictions in place for individuals. 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. Four different series of war ration books were issued. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. Office of price administration covid19 update may 6, 2020. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. 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. World war ii ration book,1943 maine memory network. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them.

It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. This is an original world war ii united states ration book, printed in 1943. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943. Is and 16, good for five pounds of sugar each for use in home canning, expires oct. Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Four weeks later the point system extended to dairy products, meats, fats, and oils red stamps.

Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps. 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. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. 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. 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. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. Jan 31, 20 by the end of 1942, half of the automobiles and trucks in america were issued special stickers. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration.

It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Bagley of south portland show the names and identifying characteristics of the bearers, records, and stamps for their rations. 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. All car owners received a letter windshield stickers and a gas ration coupon booklet. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Rationing of processed foods blue stamps began on march 1, 1943, with the issuance of war ration book two. Three 1943 war ration book four wwii ration stamp books with stamps. 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. Processed foods included commercially canned soups, juices, dried fruits, and canned and frozen fruits and vegetables.