Here we see John, and Mary. Mary and John have been working in this shop for a week now. The war gave them the opportunity for work, and they took it.
This is John's family. His wife, Wendy is preparing their rations. His daughter, Rosie is extremely sick with the flu, and his youngest son, William, is barely 10.
This is Theodore. He used to be in charge of this store, until he got drafted... He's only about 20 years old.
Sir, unfortunately you have been drafted for the US Army... I have a letter for you that will give you all the information you need. I wish you luck.
John and Mary however, are struggling to get enough food for their families... The rations are so small that they barely eat enough to keep themselves alive...
WAR!
This is Mary's family. Her husband was drafted into the war, and was killed in battle... She is left with her two kids, Joseph and Betty.
That'll be 50 ration points and 4 dollars!
Mary has been saving up her ration points and money to get a bigger dinner for her family, she barely had enough. She's glad that she is fortunate enough to have the money to buy the things she needs.