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Joyful was the South's popular wartime drink, best described as a "Frankenstein hooch" made from whatever was on hand. No two jugs were ever the same. This potent and strong moonshine was comprised of a wide range of ingredients ranging from months old orange juice, corn, mouthwash, rotting fruits, old bread, antifreeze, turpentine to ground up painkillers.
Old Texas posters such as this were commonly hung on the walls of the tents by adolescent boys, capturing the State in its former glory in which fossil-fuel dependence was embraced by all. Putting these up was a form of protest, and an inspiration for the adolescents to support the Southern cause. It is likely that this particular poster was collaged to combine all the elements that symbolize the rebellion.
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Another source of protein was meat powder. It is commonly consumed in military settings, but it became a staple for everyone during the Second American Civil War. It’s designed to be ready to eat and to never go bad.
Southerners, refugees and rebels alike, relied on canned goods from foreign aid during the war.
Apricot Paste was a rare delectable treat. This apricot flavored gel was an orange colored paste of gelatinous texture. It came in a plain silver packet and had once been part of a military ration kit.
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Many of the essential supplies brought to the South were sent from China and the Bouazizi Empire. Cans of preserved pork were staple food and is known for its rubbery texture. Nonetheless, it was a good source of protein.
Many Southern women wore these cheap polyester T-shirts. On the front was drawn the undulating flag of the Free Southern State: three hollow black stars, aligned horizontally, upon a white horizontal bar. The white split evenly an otherwise red background. On the back, the shirts were stamped with the date October 1, 2074 - Southern Independence Day.
Rebel currency with the rebel rattlesnake on the front.
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