I will
be in Jacksonville, AL this weekend for the city’s Fair on the Square, Living
Museum. At my table, I am excited to have my grandfather’s rationing book from
World War II! It is amazing to hold a piece of history like this in your hands.
The federal government began rationing in May 1942 on goods that were high in
demand and needed for the war effort. A ration book was issued to each family
indicating how much sugar, coffee, meat, processed foods, gas, tires, and other
products one could purchase. To deal
with the shortened amount of items, women altered recipes and got together to
swap coupons. If you are in Jacksonville this weekend, come see an actual World
War II ration book!
“To begin her
meeting she had called for a rations swap, which all of the women eagerly
engaged in. Myrtle smiled down at her extra meat rations as Victoria silenced
the chattering group.”
Songbird,
Chapter 14
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