In MS. one line drawn beneath a word or sentence signifies that it is to be put in italic.

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ABBREVIATIONS

DATES

DATES are not usually abbreviated in writing or in regular text matter; but when necessary the following rules may be followed:

1. Do not use st, d, rd, or th after a date given in figures; e.g., June 3, not June 3d or 3rd. If a date is spelled out, the rule is as follows: e.g., June the third, not June three.

2. Do not use ult., inst., or prox., but always name the month: e.g., Oct. 25, not 25th ult., Nov. 10, not 10th inst.

3. Use generally accepted abbreviations for the names of months when the day of the month is also given, and prefer dates in order of day, month, and year: e.g., 7 Jan., 1912. When the name of the month is used alone or followed only by the year, do not abbreviate: e.g., February, 1912, not Feb., 1912.

4. For ordinary purposes use these as the generally accepted abbreviations for the months and days of the week: