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USPS surprise
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> On 2018-09-20 5:33 PM, Cheri wrote:
> > "Hank Rogers" > wrote in message
> > news
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> > My mom always bought the day old, something like 4 loaves for a dollar
> > back then. There were a lot of us, so it saved money. We ate what was
> > served...period!
> >
> > Cheri
> We lived only 30yds from one of the 2 village bakeries. Bread was bought
> every weekday, possibly Saturday as well (it was a long time ago). I
> don't know how Mum did it on Dad's wages but we always ate well. Always
> butter, never margarine, and *never* mince/hamburger.
Were you raised in the UK? Butter was rationed here from 1940 until
1953 (two ounces per adult per week).
Margarine was also rationed, 4oz per week.
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