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Show RATES OF POSTAGE. Official at time of printing. As changes are expected in 2d, 2d and 4th Classes, also Parcel Post rates, inquire at Post Office. United States and Possessions, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, and Shanghai, China. First class (letters, etc.) . . per oz. 2c Second class (newspapers, periodicals) 4 " lc Third class (books, circulars) . . 2 " lc Fourth class (merchandise, etc.,) see Parcel Post. Registration fee (extra postage) . . 10c Special delivery " " . . 10c Postal cards (reply cards 2c.) . . . lc Local letters (where no free delivery) " lc Money Orders (inquire at P. O.) Postal Savings Bank (inquire at P. O.) PARCEL POST, for U. S. and Possessions Weight limit, 11 pounds. Size, length and girth combined, 72 inches. 4 ounces or less, 1 cent an ounce; over 4 ounces considered a pound. Fractional pounds same as pounds. Distances .First pound Local (within P. O. Dist.) 5 cents Within 50 miles 150 300 600 " 1000 " 1400 " 1800 1800 and over 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 h add'l Lb, 1 cent 3 cents 4 " 5 6 7 9 10 12 Special stamps required, also address of sender, Preceded by the word " From." Insurance against loss not to exceed$50-10 ceuts extra. To Foreign Countries. Letters for British Isles and Newf'dland, 1 oz. 2c " for Germany . . . . " 5c (if sent by German steamer 2c per oz.) " for other countries . . . " 5c each additional oz. or fraction 3c Postal Cards (reply cards, 4c) . . . 2c Newspapers and printed matter . . 2 oz. lc Samples merchandise . . . first 4 " 2c every additional 2 " lc Commercial papers first 10 oz. or fraction 5c every additional 2 oz. lc Registration Fee (extra postage) . . . 10c Reply Coupons . . . . . . 6c Parcel Post (enquire at P. O.) . . lb., 12c Money Orders (enquire at P. O.) FIRST AID to the injured. Antiseptic Treatment. Any person who gives first aid to the wounded should take every precaution possible by thoroughly cleansing his hands and nails. He should then cleanse the wounds with some antiseptic. The simplest and most easily procured is salt and water. Put a handful of salt in a quart of water and use freely. Aft-er the wound is cleansed, it must them be protected from new germs by some covering made germ-free by baking, boiling or even ironing with a hot flatiron. After the salt solution has been carefully used, apply strips of muslin or gauze soaked in warm water which has been boiled. This will leave the wound in good condition. Important. Never try to give anyone who is unconscious anything to drink as it may choke him. Freezing. If the extremities are frost bitten, do not go into a warm room. Rub the parts vigorously with snow or water gradually warming as the frost is driven out. Apply ointment liberally. If the entire body is badly chilled, warmth is absolutely necessary to overcome the depression which will follow. Place in a warm bath, increasing the heat until it is as hot as can be borne. Hot tea or coffee and moderate quantities of alcoholic stimulants should be given. Heat Exhaustion. The skin becomes cold and clammy. This should be treated with plenty of fresh air but no cold applications. Give strong coffee or teaspoonful of whiskey in wineglass of water. For treatment of Sunstroke see "Help in Case of Accidents." Suffocation by Gas. Remove victim into the air. Perform artificial respiration as in case of drowning. Send for physician immediately. As oxygen is absolutely necessary try to get patient to hospital without delay. Suffocation by Smoke. Take victim into the air. Perform artificial respiration as in the case of drowning. Give alcoholic stimulants. Shock. Accidents, all severe injuries or fright may cause what is known as "shock". Keep head low. Wrap in hot, dry blankets. Apply hot water bottles or hot plates to abdomen and extremities, Apply no heat to head. If necessary give stimulants, non-alcoholic preferred. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. |