ZOUAVE The original Mrs. Bloomer.



Postage and Postal Information.


How to Mail a Letter.

After writing it, place it in a square or oblong envelope--round
ones are no longer fashionable--seal it on the back and write a
legible address on the front; then take a two-cent stamp, give it a
good licking and retire it to the corner--the upper, right-hand
corner, on the outside--never inside, as the postmaster is not a
clairvoyant. Drop it in a letter box and trust to luck. If it's a
love letter, it will probably reach her all right, for Cupid is a
faithful postman and carries a stout pair of wings. If it's a
bill, by all means have it registered; otherwise, your debtor will
swear he never got it. If it's cash for your tailor, heed the
post-office warning, "Don't send money through the mails." Wait
until you happen to meet him on the street. If he sees you first,
you lose.

First-class Matter.

Anything you are ashamed to have the postmaster or postmistress
read, and therefore seal up, is known as first-class matter. Also,
postal cards, where you're only allowed to argue on one side. If
you think your letter should travel slowly, invest ten cents in a
Special Delivery Stamp. This will insure a nice, leisurely