From a wartime edition of The American Woman's Cookbook, some delicious Great Depression food.
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I believe these were a holdover from the Depression, maybe some developed a taste.
It's definitely the kind of food my 1920s grandparents came away from their childhood enjoying, but I haven't seen the recipe itself from that era. Usually butter sandwiches and toast sandwiches were the stereotypical anti-starvation sandwiches.
A cracker tastes good, when you're starving. This sandwich would be a feast.
Also, wartime economy wasn't great, either. But the soldiers were somewhat fed, although moldy bread and meager rations were often the meal.