The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-11-22
WHAT SOLDIERS LIKE
TO GET CHRISTMAS

Parents and iriends are assured
that Christmas packages for soldiers
serving overseas will receive the high
est consideration and speed In uG.is-
initial, according to information re-
ceived from the war department yes
terday.
Persons sending packages are re-
quested to comply with the following
regulations which make for the uni
formity of packages as to size. pack
ing and addressing. and which will
greatly facilitate their proper distri-
button when they arrive at their des-
tination: .
For shipment to England. France
and Germany:
(a) If Christmas parcels are sent
by parcel post, they must conform to
the postal regulations, and in add
ton. packages containing candy. and
tobacco must be enclosed In tins or
light wooden boxes.
(b) All boxes shipped by express
or mail should be limited to seven ca
pounds in weight and not to exceed
seventy-two inches combined length
and girth. No perishable food prod
ucts other than enclosed in cans
should be packed in any such ship
tc) Mail and express matter should
be addressed as now prescribed by
postal regulations; that Is, plainly
marked with name, rank and or
of the person to whom
and both classes of ship
ments should be marked Christmas
box" and should be sent care of the
General, Port of EN-
Hoboken, N. J. gr =
(d) Packages should arrive at the
port of embarkation, Hoboken, N. j..
not later than December s, 1919.
Attention is called to the fact that
Christmas fund drive is now being
conducted by a prominent San Fran
cisco newspaper. The money col
lected in this movement will be used
for the purchase Of Injuries not usu-
ally had by soldiers in the field.
Packages can also be Sent to "An
American Soldier. Sailor or Marine
Regulations for the shipment of
Christmas packages to the Hawaiian
Islands. Philippine Islands and ST.
IBERIA are the same as those for Eng
land. France and Germany, except
that the weight of packages should be
limited to twenty pounds in weight
and measurement not more than two
cubic feet in volume, and consign.
ment should be made care of the Port
and Zone Transportation Oficer. Fort
Mason, San Francisco, California.
Packages should arrive at Fort Ma.
son. San Francisco, not later than
December 1, 1919.
1t Is suggested that the most useful
articles and those most gratefully
received are candy. cigars, cigarettes
safety razors and plenty of blades
playing cards. pipes. wrist watches
Qlluminated), olive drab handker-
chiefs and in fact anything that can
be of daily use and will not take up
much room in the soldiers pack.
Soldiers always keep or try to keep
everything that is sent to them from
home. Therefore care should be
taken that only useful. permanent ar
ticles and plenty of cigarettes should
be sent. Photographs of various mem
bers of the family. especially Of Dad
and Mother. are the most welcome
gifts a soldier can get, but they should
be sent on soft paper SO that they
can be carried In the shirt or blouse
pocket. Chocolate creams and cara
mels are the best bet for candy,
Cigars should be sent by the box with
a moist blotter enclosed so they will
be fresh when they arrive at Buds
camp. Fruit cake and cookies such
az rocks" are also persona grata.
About 95 Der cent NJ Rrjtiah shes