During times of war, citizens left at home faced hardships of their own, specifically with regards to rationing of staple items. This rationing did serve a purpose though, and the people of Innisfail understood the reason behind it.
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Food controller's advice. 6 September 1917
Innisfail, Alberta
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This is a gas rationing coupon. 1944
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New taxes imposed to fuel war effort. 18 February 1915
Innisfail, Alberta
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The Innisfail Creamery during times of rationing. 1940
Innisfail, Alberta
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Luckily, the rationing put into effect during war times was only temporary, and a while after the war ended items previously rationed were made available to the community once again.