Very hard to find!
Contains the 1943 WWII war-time rationing OPA Regulations Statement! OPA was the Office Of Price Administration that issued ration stamps and set maximum pricing allowed for restaurants so that over-inflated high prices would not occur during the war. Meat & other items were in very short supply. The OPA statement was printed on menus to show they were in compliance with the rationing regulations.
Date: 1940's.
Restaurant: Aabon Drugs.
Location: Stapleton, Staten Island, New York.
Size when open: 10 x 13 inches. 10 inches tall.
Check out the prices!
Triple Decker Roast Beef Sandwich... $.50
Special Banana Split... $.35
Ham Omelette... $.50
Condition:
Most of our menus were actually used in the restaurant-bar, so there
may be writing, wear & tear, spots, stains, creases, etc. So please examine the images closely! This menu includes... stains, wear, bumps, crinkles & creases.
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