Wartime Advice for Women

Source: Skegness News 1940

An advert in the Skegness News offering advice for women during the Second World War

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR WOMEN
DON’T waste your gas or light. It is the same thing as wasting coal.
DON’T wait for rationing to start before you get some spare food in.
DON’T go shopping just before closing time, DON’T go out after dark unless you must.
DON’T spread rumours. It is like letting a car run clown hill without any brakes.
DON’T worry because you don’t know where he is. No news is good news.
DON’T let war conditions get you down.

DO lower the gas when the saucepan boils.
DO, replace your emergency food store if you break into it.
DO write your name and address on your gas mask box.
DO try to keep a cheerful face.
DO remember that anything is better than the thing we are fighting against.
DO your best to keep fit and healthy.

DO as you would be done by.