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What are ration stamps and why were they used during World War 2?
Because of the great amount of food that had to be alloted to U.S. servicemen in this country and overseas during World War Two (Over 16 million) -- and the food that had to be sent to our allies -- there was a shortage of many types of food here in this country. Those types of foods then had to be rationed -- there were only varying amounts available at any given time. The only way to make sure that every American citizen was able to buy their fair share of the rationed foods was by coupons. A family or a person would periodically be alloted a book of coupons (called Ration Stamps).I can't remember how often the ration stamp books were distributed -- maybe once a month When people went to the store to buy food thay would have to redeem the ration stamps for (only)those foods considered in short supply. The greater amount of the shortage type foods purchased -- the more stamps you had to turn in. You could spend all your ration stamps right away or parcel them out over a period of time. When they were gone -- they were gone. You didn't get any more until you got your next book of ration stamps. vcs
How much is a war ration book four worth with about 100 stamps?
You might be able to get a few dollars for it from someone looking for World War 2 memorabilia. Book 4 was a sort of catch all for things like tires and shoes and not one used often. A few dollars to the right collector. Everyone that lived in the US was issued ration books, so they are pretty common. Finding one with a lot of stamps left in it is much harder. That would mean that the person didn't use their stamps to buy goods.
Why did you have to say which shopyou were going to buy your food from in ww2?
So that the correct ration book could be issued.
How were ration cards used in World War 2?
Go to this web page and bring up each book. example book 2 the stamps have a M on them ,that was for meat: http://www.scvs.com/stamp/exhib/ration/ Ration books were used in WW2. The government rationed food so we could feed our soldiers at war and feed civilians at the same time. Ration stamps came inside the book and had to be presented so you could actually buy rationed goods. Some goods were: canned foods, sugar, eggs, coffee, sugar, meats. Without a ration stamp, you could not buy rationed foods. There were very strict rules about exactly how to use them. Try searching "ration Books" , there are many sites which include more information.
What are rationing books?
Coupon books that alloted only a certain amount of gas, sugar, flour..basic staples that were needed by all to be bought in a given.. Normally you could apply for new books on a monthly basis.AnswerTrivia about gasoline rationing in the U.S. : Vehicles were classified according use, with specific amounts of fuel per week allowed for each classification, A, B, C, T, or X. (Some classifications were allowed unlimited supplies.) The purpose of gasoline rationing was to conserve rubber, not fuel. For information about ration books and items that were rationed, with copious photos and illustrations, see http://www.ameshistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/events/rationing.htm[spelvin]
How many ration stamps had to be used to buy food?
7
Where do colonists buy stamps?
The stamps were actually contracts and they were given out in the courts or by the church.
When did the food-stamps program start?
It started in the 1930s, as blue and orange slips that you could trade in for food, like money. The problem was that you had to buy the food stamps, which, obviously, if you could buy food stamps then you could buy food yourself.
What are ration stamps and why were they used during World War 2?
Because of the great amount of food that had to be alloted to U.S. servicemen in this country and overseas during World War Two (Over 16 million) -- and the food that had to be sent to our allies -- there was a shortage of many types of food here in this country. Those types of foods then had to be rationed -- there were only varying amounts available at any given time. The only way to make sure that every American citizen was able to buy their fair share of the rationed foods was by coupons. A family or a person would periodically be alloted a book of coupons (called Ration Stamps).I can't remember how often the ration stamp books were distributed -- maybe once a month When people went to the store to buy food thay would have to redeem the ration stamps for (only)those foods considered in short supply. The greater amount of the shortage type foods purchased -- the more stamps you had to turn in. You could spend all your ration stamps right away or parcel them out over a period of time. When they were gone -- they were gone. You didn't get any more until you got your next book of ration stamps. vcs
When did the food stamp program start?
It started in the 1930s, as blue and orange slips that you could trade in for food, like money. The problem was that you had to buy the food stamps, which, obviously, if you could buy food stamps then you could buy food yourself.
How much is a war ration book four worth with about 100 stamps?
You might be able to get a few dollars for it from someone looking for World War 2 memorabilia. Book 4 was a sort of catch all for things like tires and shoes and not one used often. A few dollars to the right collector. Everyone that lived in the US was issued ration books, so they are pretty common. Finding one with a lot of stamps left in it is much harder. That would mean that the person didn't use their stamps to buy goods.
where do you buy stamps on line?
You can buy stamps online at www.Stamps.com
Could you buy a stamp in Fedex?
Fedex does not deal in postage stamps.
Why did you have to say which shopyou were going to buy your food from in ww2?
So that the correct ration book could be issued.
Can you exchange 39 stamps at the post office?
No, but you could buy some 5 cent stamps and make the current 44 cent rate.
How did ration work?
rationing worked by them being given little of food each day and they ticked it off in there ration book so they could not buy the same thing again that week.
Will post office buy back unused stamps?
No they will not buy back stamps
