I always recommend that folks educate themselves about the items they own. Ration books world war two zeeland historical society. Generally, a ration is the nutritionally adequate food necessary to subsist one person for 1 day. Description our custom 10 clocks are made of lightweight plastic and are easy to hang. But its definitely going to be sitting at the very back corner of the bottom shelf of my emergency food stores. Ww2 replica ration book, evacuee tag and identity card by memorabilia pack company. 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. Red and yellow converse at certain times of the day. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22.
Dreamsky auto set digital alarm clock with usb charging port, 6. There are ration books listed below with additional information. According to one website, book 1 with some stamps brings in the highest prices, while books 2 and 3 are more common. Emergency food ration style chocolate bar labels, fit 1. The booklet was issued to gerald a bauer of neskowin, oregon. See yellow swing to the beat of the seconds, while red jumps out on the hour.
These are my fathers ration books and i posted them for historical purposes. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. Examples included razor blades, baby bottles, alarm clocks, frying pans and pots. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green.
A read you shouldnt miss but will when you come to the end. Making fire in the rain using natural materials youtube. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Yes, you can really avoid being late with the right clock. This clock features a twelve and 24 hour face with hinge on left side and thumb screw on left for opening the face. Over the years, zeeland residents donated their world war ii ration books to our museum. Most small items may be shipped for a fee shipping and handling charges will be added. During a dark american time, some used their coveted ration coupons to. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one.
The cornerstone of field feeding is the military ration. Ration book issued to miss jane harvey clare county library. I started going to auctions to fuel my love for african american art but at a bargain. Neal of jefferson, oklahoma who had a 1931 chevy coupe with.
Army field feeding system can be tailored to the tactical situation and unit mission in both training and combat environments ar 3021, 1990. Order today and stay in style and on time with mse wall clocks. Additional information includes facts about the individual who owned the book the persons signature, address, age, etc. Perhaps its just my expectations, but i was sorely disappointed by this one. The candies went to space in 1982, and became the official snack food of the 1984 olympics. Goss implement company stamps l, m, n, p and q are good through january 1. Using different coloured paper green,blue and pale brown and the below templates, children can create ration books for themselves and their family. Available as a single purchase or save 10% if you buy 10. Ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in.
Quality, freshness, and value, standards of innovation, ethical sourcing and healthy eating. Lois mailou jones, jacob lawrence, hughie leesmith. With a quartz movement and a goldplated or silverplated case, this clock adds a highend look to any desk, mantle, or bookshelf. We are proud to introduce a list of our collection. Book one below was issued on may 5th, 1942 by avis hays registrar.
The inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. This is one of nine ration books salvaged from a skip in the town of ennis in the early 1990s. Unfortunately i dont know of the value of rations books. Ww2 peoples war issuing ration books in the food office bbc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. War ration book one this is the cover for holding the ration book that was issued to my grandmother. Its a shame though that clocks theseadays anytime before the 1860s can lose 15 minutes a day imagine a clock losing 15 minutes a day for the duration of a long voyage. Original russian soviet tt 33 tulskiy tokarev leather holster. Pdf microfabricated atomic clocks and magnetometers. 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. The quiet sweep motor requires one aa battery to operate not included and is easy to use by just snapping your battery in place. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. As it is national pie week, i thought it would be fun to offer you some second. The government issued millions of the books, so there is.
Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. Brown stamp s becomes good january 2 and remains good through january 29. It was where ration books were issued once a year and everyone who needed coupons if they were going away to relatives had to come in and youd give them. You would hand the token to the shopkeeper or the shopkeeper would sign the token to show you have used it. Theres a lot of information on the web about war ration books, which i found fascinating. Inside each ration book was tokens that allowed you to buy rationed items.
Buy a ration book childhood ration book series main by fullerton, jean isbn. Spare stamp 1 on the first page of war ration book four is good for 5 points for the purchase of pork through january 1. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. And then i saw book 3 and several read more a familys wwii ration books. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. A 1942 opa tire record and application for basic mileage ration book a or d for passenger automobiles or motorcycles only. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could be cancelled as these pertained to. Rating is available when the video has been rented. It would be great to know when were reaching our destination if at all so we can better ration our food and water. Tuesday, december 3 from 9am to 5pm wednesday, december 4 from 9am to 5pm thursday, december 5 from 9am to 6pm friday, december 6 from 9am to 3pm saturday, december 7 from 9am to 12pm.
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