Shortages during WWII:
Foods of all kinds, esp. sugar, meats, dairy, coffee, Tea, jelly and sweets
Clothing
Chocolate
Liquor
Gas
Toiletries
Children's toys
Lead and copper
Nails and building supplies

Common Barter items of WWII:
Clocks for city people
toothbrushes
toilet paper
floss
matches
salt
hooks
knives and scissors
animals-rabbits, goats, horses, pigs, cattle, poultry