War Ration Book from Moro, IL, for years 1943-4

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This is a war ration book that was used in Moro, IL. On the front is an image of a woman farming alongside text that reads, "Food Will Win The War." Additional text is located along the bottom of the pamphelt that says, "Compliments of Burrus Quality Hybrids. There are ration stamps inside and it is bound by a red string and on the back is a calendar with dates.

This item was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Tyler Schafer.

• Schafer, Tyler

2020 Liberty Middle School Class Visit

• government
• law
• industry

• Schaake, Alta Mae
• Schaake, Elmer F. L.

1943 - 1944

• Object

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• Moro, IL
• 1940s

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