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SPECIAL ENVELOPES: Ordinary envelopes may be used, but they must be prominently marked "AIR MAIL" above the address. The Post Office Dept. has authorized and recommended specially printed envelopes bearing three broad stripes in blue, white, and red across the face. Such distinctive marking insures proper handling at terminals, especially when a portion of its journey is by rail.

Note: Special Air Mail envelopes must not be used for other than Air Mail.

CLASSIFICATION OF AIR MAIL: There is no distinction between the usual classifications. All mail receives the same handling and takes the same rate as specified below.

RATES OF POSTAGE: The Air Mail postage rate is 6 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof regardless of distance, provided the point of destination is in the United States or Canada. This includes all necessary rail transportation to or from Post Offices not located on Air Mail routes. For Air Mail rates to Foreign Countries and other mail rates to Foreign Countries, inquire at Post Office for information.

LIMIT OF WEIGHT AND SIZE: Weight limit, 70 lbs. Size limit, 100 inches and length and girth combined. Parcels exceeding 84 inches length and girth combined require postage at minimum rate of a ten-pound parcel.

SEALING: All mail carried by Air Mail should be sealed.

REGISTRATION: Is permitted at same rate as ordinary mail.

INSURANCE: Of third and fourth class mail is permitted at the same rate as ordinary mail. Parcels must be sealed.
C. O. D. MAIL: Is accepted at usual C. O. D. rates.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: The regular fee is required in addition to Air Mail postage when Special Delivery is desired. This service is of special value where mail arrives at destination in afternoon.

SPECIAL HANDLING: This service does not apply to Air Mail.

SERVICE CHARGE: There is none on Air Mail.

BIRTHSTONES AND FLOWERS
[[3 columned list]] [[column 1]]
JANUARY
Birthstone: GARNET
Flower: SNOWDROP
FEBRUARY
Birthstone: AMETHYST
Flower: PRIMROSE
MARCH
Birthstone: BLOODSTONE
Flower:VIOLET
APRIL
Birthstone: DIAMOND
Flower: DAISY

[[column 2]]
MAY
Birthstone: EMERALD
Flower: HAWTHORNE
JUNE
Birthstone: PEARL
Flower:HONEYSUCKLE
JULY
Birthstone: RUBY
Flower: ROSE
AUGUST
Birthstone: SARDONYX
Flower: POPPY

[[column 3]]
SEPTEMBER
Birthstone: SAPPHIRE
Flower: MORNING GLORY
OCTOBER
Birthstone: OPAL
Flower: HOPS
NOVEMBER
Birthstone: TOPAZ
Flower: CHRYSANTHEMUM
DECEMBER
Birthstone: TURQUOISE
Flower: HOLLY
[[/3 columned list]]

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

[[2 columned list]]
FIRST YEAR, PAPER
SECOND YEAR, Cotton
THIRD YEAR, Leather
FOURTH YEAR, Books
FIFTH YEAR, Wood
Sixth year, Iron
Seventh Year, Copper
Eight Year, Electrical Gifts
Ninth Year, Pottery
TENTH YEAR, TIN

[[column 2]] 
Fifteenth Year, Crystal
Twentieth Year, China
TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR, SILVER
Thirtieth Year, Pearl
Thirty-fifth Year, Cora;
Fortieth Year, Ruby
Forty-fifth Year, Sapphire
FIFTIETH YEAR, GOLD
Fifty-fifth Year, Emerald
SEVENTY-FIFTH YEAR, DIAMOND

[[/2 columned list]]

HOLIDAYS in the United States
JANUARY 1--New Year's Day (all the States and Territories).
JANUARY 8--Battle of New Orleans (in La.).
JANUARY 19--R. E. Lee's Birthday (observed in Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., Miss., N. C., S. C., Tenn. and Va.).
JANUARY 20 (in 1933)--Inauguration Day (every fourth year thereafter, Dist. of Columbia only).
FEBRUARY 12--Lincoln's Birthday (Alaska, Cal., Colo., Del., Ill., Ind., Ia., Kan., Ky., Mich., Minn., Mo., Neb., Nev., N. J., N. Y., N. Dak., Ohio, Pa., S. Dak., Tenn., Utah, Wash., W. Va., Wyo., and observed by Governor's proclamation in Mass.).
FEBRUARY 12--Georgia Day (in Georgia only).
FEBRUARY 14--Admission Day (in Arizona).
FEBRUARY 22-- Washington's Birthday (all the States and Territories).
MARCH 2--Sam Houston Memorial Day (in Texas).
MARCH 25--Maryland Day (in Maryland only).
MARCH 20--Seward Day (in Alaska).
APRIL 12--Date of Passage of Halifax Resolution (in North Carolina).
APRIL 13--Birthday of Thomas Jefferson (in Alabama).
APRIL 19--Observed as Patriot's Day (in Me. and Mass.).
APRIL--(3rd Tuesday) State election (in La.).
APRIL 21--Anniversary of Battle of San Jacinto (in Texas).
APRIL 26--Confederate Memorial Day (in Ala., Fla., Ga., and Miss.).
MAY 10--Confederate Memorial Day (observed in Ky., and N. C.).
MAY 20--Anniversary of signing of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (observed in N. Car.).
MAY 30--Decoration or Memorial Day (all States except Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., La., Miss., N. Mex., N. Car., S. Car., and Texas).
MAY 30--Confederate Memorial Day (in Va.). 

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