World War II
Notes from the Newspapers
The Home Front
World War II
Food
Local Shortage of Sausages
"The anxiety of Bedford householders about their weekly meat supplies
has subsided, and with it has gone the rush for meat in the early
mornings. The only queues one now sees are those outside the pork
butchers' shops, of people who want sausages. These are not
obtainable at most of the ordinary butchers' shops, and the few that can
be had quickly disappear from the counters." (Bedfordshire Times, 17th
January 1941)
Dig for Victory
"Bedford Corporation propose to open a Dig for Victory campaign in
the Borough on the 3rd March with a public meeting over which the Mayor
(Mr A.M. Dudney) will preside....What people do in the first week of March
will decide the quantity and kind of food they will have later in the
year. We want people to produce non-perishable foodstuffs, to learn
how to use fertilizers ant to render help to each other. The Mayor
said that badges or other distinguishing marks would be issued for display
outside houses so that members of the public would know those people who
were willing to advise on gardening problems...."
(Bedfordshire Times, 21st February 1941)
Health
Rat menace in
Bedfordshire and District. Every man, woman and child is
asked to be a "Rat-Reporter"
"A country wide effort is being
made to destroy these food-devouring, disease spreading pests."
All you need to do - If you see a rat fill in this coupon and take
it or post it to 6s St. Mary's Street Bedford stating where you
have seen rats. Issued by the Ministry of Food." (Bedford Times
and Standard, 17th March, 1944)
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