A Ranking Of Essential Spices

Something that's is Overlooked in the BIG spice Picture NOW & THEN
In the 1930's You had different types of Cooking which seems to baffle most.

Butchering used certain key Spices in there Making Meats?
Baking used certain Key Spices in the Baking of Items?
Cooking and Catering used Other Spices for Larger Cooking and Meals

Savory was used More in the Butchering back in the 1930's it was then incorporated into many other cooking styles, BUT was used more as a seasonal item Fresh Grown and was a slower Rubber Spice item in many Regions