302 Food Facts HOW TO GET THE NEW RATION BOOK IT BY YOU CUT OUT THIS NOTICE AND KEEP The issue of the new Ration Book (with the next Clothing Book) began on May 22nd. It will be used for food purchases from July 23rd. Getting your new Ration Book will be easier and quicker this year if everyone follows these simple directions. We have divided them into BEFORE, DURING and AFTER. Take these stages one at a time, and you will help to make the job of giving out even 45,000,000 books go with a swing. Before you can get your new Ration Book you must see that both your IDENTITY CARD and your PRESENT RATION BOOK are in order.