Show dont overlook the boys in prance france this christmas fa A one pal eel will be accepted by the war department through the bed red cross for each soldier overseas each soldier will be provided one christmas parc parcel jabel ellabel this label will be forwarded by him to the per son in the united states from whom he wishes to receive his christmas package packages that do not bear this label will not be accepted by b the red cross tor for delivery to the post office authorities labels that a e lost will not be duplicated christmas parcels must be placed in cardboard boxes 3 by 4 by 9 in dies ches in size these boxes will be pro gilded to holders of labels by the american red cross they may be obtained at red cross chapters or branches after november 1st with each box will be given co instructions regarding the i tides which may be sent and a list of articles which are barred by the postal authorities study these in and avoid mistakes no message or written material of any kind will be allowed to go into the boxes when the boxes are but unwrapped they must not weigh more than 2 pounds 15 ounces it if a parcel Is overweight some article must be removed do not put perishable food soft candy liquids or anything in glass containers in the package if you ou wish it to reach its destination with the other contents unspoiled do not mail the box yourself when packed the box should be taken to the nearest collection sta tion designated by the red cross un sealed and unwrapped ready for in spec lon tion red cross representatives are authorized to remove objection able articles from parcels shippers will then affix sufficient postage on their parcels to carry them to hobo ken N J parcel post zone rates will be charad char gd the th parcels are due t remain in custody of the red cr cross 01 ss until delivered to the postal author ties no christmas parcel will be accept ed by the red cross for shipment after november 20 keep this fa in mind when planning a merry christmas tor for the boys over there |