What daily necessities did the supply and marketing cooperatives sell 40 years ago, and have you seen half of them?

More than 40 years ago, the "supply and marketing cooperative" can be described as our country's legal material supply platform, carrying the good memories of many people. At that time, no matter what we bought, we needed to go to the supply and marketing cooperatives to exchange bills, and household consumption was always carefully planned and planned. In order to get more shopping vouchers, everyone can be said to show their talents, and disputes between neighbors also occur from time to time.

Nowadays, many products that were once difficult to give up have gradually faded into obscurity, do you remember those daily necessities? For example, plastic sandals, once ubiquitous, are now luxury; The once inexpensive plastic sandals have now become fashionable products worth more than 400 yuan in foreign countries, which is embarrassing.

In addition, malt milk essence was an extremely scarce food in that era, and ordinary people often regarded it as a luxury and were reluctant to buy it easily. However, when going out to visit relatives, bringing such a gift undoubtedly makes the owner feel more decent. Although I am reluctant to eat it, I will feel satisfied when I see others show off when they receive it.

At that time, the enamel basin was regarded as one of the three essential pieces for marriage, especially the style with the character "囍" in the middle, which was very popular with young girls. Since it is a large appliance in the home, it will be cherished during use. Some enamel basins can even be used for up to 10 to 20 years, although the surface is inevitably bumped, but this adds to its unique life charm.

Old soap is a rarity in the modern market, but in the past it was not available to everyone. In some villages, only one bar of soap can be purchased per month, so it is natural to be extra economical when using it. At that time, many people chose to do their laundry by the river, with a simple hammer or hand rubbing. Use soap only when you encounter stains or valuable clothing that are difficult to clean.

The grate is similar in appearance to a comb, but with denser teeth and is mainly used to remove dandruff and dirt. For people with lice on their heads, the grate is an indispensable tool. However, it was not that people at that time did not pay attention to personal hygiene, but that living conditions prevented them from washing their hair as often as they do today. Especially in winter, in order to avoid illness and save fuel, the frequency of shampooing naturally decreases.

The most prosperous time for the supply and marketing cooperatives coincided with the enlistment of many young people into the army. At that time, almost every household would have goods from the supply and marketing cooperatives.