77. Don’t use an abbreviation that can be misunderstood.
78. Don’t say “a man by (or of) the name of Smith.” Say “a man named Smith.”
79. Don’t confuse the words “prohibition” and “temperance.”
80. Don’t say “the then governor.” “Then” is an adverb.
81. Don’t begin a sentence with figures. Spell out, or re-cast the sentence.
82. Don’t say “his whereabouts are unknown.” “Whereabouts” is singular; so also “politics.”
83. Don’t say “in our midst.”
84. Don’t use “inaugurate” for “begin.” A movement is begun; a president is inaugurated.
85. Don’t abbreviate names, as “Geo.” for “George,” “Jno.” for “John,” etc.
86. Don’t contract “all right” to “alright.” There is a good word “already” (not of the same meaning, however, as “all ready”) but “alright” has no justification.