Book titled "Ration Book 3." The owner's details appear on the front cover: "Wilfred Bradley, 637 Rochester St., Ottawa." A serial number is written on the front cover in black ink: "OA 173531." A notice explaining rations appears on the inside of the front cover: "In wartime, goods are rationed because they are in short supply, or to prevent short supply caused by the selfish or unnecessary overbuying by some at the expense of others' essential needs. The utmost conservation of all supplies is necessary. You should regard this ration book as a permit to buy rationed goods if you NEED them-not otherwise. It does not entitle you to purchase rationed commodities for the use of someone else unless he resides in your household." Issued by the Ration Administration, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, a Canadian government agency established under the War Measures Act.
