On March 1, 1943, readers of The Appeal-Democrat learned that grocers in Yuba and Sutter counties reported light sales of newly rationed groceries during the first day of war time “point rationing” ...

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and communities around the world are marking this occasion in various ways that honor the men and women who gave so much during this ...

A focus on certain types of power foods helped the nation survive a blockade. A British shopkeeper cancels the coupons in a homemaker's ration book for the tea, sugar, cooking fats and bacon during ...