The upper half of the first page of the manuscript should be left blank, so that the editor may write a new title and sub-title if he is not satisfied with those supplied by the author. The title, the sub-title, and the author's name should be repeated at the beginning of the article in the middle of the first page, even though they have been given on the cover page. At the left-hand side, close to the top of each page after the first, should be placed the writer's last name followed by a dash and the title of the article, thus:

Milton—Confessions of a Freshman.

The pages should be numbered in the upper right-hand corner. By these simple means the danger of losing a page in the editorial offices is reduced to a minimum.

Typographical Style. Every newspaper and magazine has its own distinct typographical style in capitalization, abbreviation, punctuation, hyphenation, and the use of numerical figures. Some newspapers and periodicals have a style book giving rules for the preparation and editing of copy. A careful reading of several issues of a publication will show a writer the salient features of its typographical style. It is less important, however, to conform to the typographical peculiarities of any one publication than it is to follow consistently the commonly accepted rules of capitalization, punctuation, abbreviation, and "unreformed" spelling. Printers prefer to have each page end with a complete sentence. At the close of the article it is well to put the end mark (#).

When a special feature story for newspaper publication must be prepared so hastily that there is no time to copy the first draft, it may be desirable to revise the manuscript by using the marks commonly employed in editing copy. These are as follows:

Three short lines under a letter or a word indicate that it is to be set in capital letters; thus, American.
Two short lines under a letter or a word indicate that it is to be set in small capital letters; thus, NEW YORK TIMES.
One line under a word or words indicates that it is to be set in italics; thus, sine qua non.
An oblique line drawn from right to left through a capital letter indicates that it is to be set in lower case; thus, He is a sophomore.
A circle around numerical figures or abbreviations indicates that they are to be spelled out; thus, There are ten in a bushel.
A circle around words or figures spelled out indicates that they are to be abbreviated or that numerical figures are to be used; thus, Prof. A.B. Smith is 60.
A caret is placed at the point in the line where the letters or words written above the line are to be inserted; thus, It is not complimentary to him.
A line encircling two or more words like an elongated figure "8" indicates that the words are to be transposed; thus, to study carefully.
Half circles connecting words or letters indicate that they are to be brought together; thus, tomorrow.
A vertical line between parts of a word shows that the parts are to be separated; thus, all right.
A small cross or a period in a circle may be used to show that a period is to be used; thus, U.S. 4 per cent. bonds.
Quotation marks are often enclosed in half circles to indicate whether they are beginning or end marks.
The paragraph mark (¶) or the sign _| may be used to call attention to the beginning of a new paragraph.

Mailing Manuscripts. Since manuscripts are written matter, they must be sent sealed as first-class mail at letter rates of postage. For the return of rejected articles stamps may be attached to the cover page by means of a clip, or a self-addressed envelope with stamps affixed may be enclosed. The writer's name and address should always be given on the envelope in which the manuscript is sent to the publishers.

The envelope containing the article should be addressed to the "Editor" of a magazine or to the "Sunday Editor" of a newspaper, as nothing is gained by addressing him or her by name. If a writer knows an editor personally or has had correspondence with him in regard to a particular article, it may be desirable to send the manuscript to him personally. An accompanying letter is not necessary, for the cover page of the manuscript gives the editor and his assistants all the information that they need.