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 Brother, Brothers, and Company are abbreviated only when following &.

Numerals with the names of sovereigns are printed in roman capitals without a period, as Edward VII, etc. The form Edward the Seventh may be used, but not Edward the VIIth.

Spell out United States, except in quoted matter, or in such cases as General Nelson A. Miles, U.S.A.; U.S.S.S. Massachusetts; or in footnote references: as, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Names of the Months. In tabular matter and side-notes the names of the months may be abbreviated as follows:—

May, June, and July are not abbreviated.

Books of the Bible. References to the Scriptures should be made according to the following list:—