“Treat all applicants with the utmost consideration. The relief afforded is not a charity and is needed most by respected and honorable citizens. More than nine out of every ten of the applicants will be self-supporting in a few weeks. The few lazy imposters will be speedily detected and dealt with separately. Assume every one to be entitled to relief until clearly proven unworthy.” Under the directions for the issue of Food Cards the purposes for which Food Cards are issued are stated to be: “(1) To make sure that every one entitled to draw rations secures an amount proportionate to the size of his family or party. “(2) To prevent imposters from drawing more than their proportionate share of rations. “(3) To furnish a record of the number of persons being fed at the several relief stations, for the use of stations, and of the central distributing authorities.” In connection with the Food Cards the following cards have been issued to provide for the giving out of other supplies: FOOD CARD No. ......... DATE .................. TO SUPPLY STATION: Give bearer the number of Articles punched out below. FOR MEN. Hats 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shoes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shirts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Undershirts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drawers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Socks 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stockings 1 2 3 4 5 6 FOR WOMEN. Waists 1 2 3 4 5 6 Skirts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Under Skirts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Under Vests 1 2 3 4 5 6 Diapers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drawers 1 2 3 4 5 6 HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. Tents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cots 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mattresses 1 2 3 4 5 6 Blankets 1 2 3 4 5 6 Towels 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wash Basins 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stoves 1 2 3 4 5 6 Buckets 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pots and Pans 1 2 3 4 5 6 Knives and Forks 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spoons 1 2 3 4 5 6 Plates 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cups 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lanterns 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Soap 1 2 3 4 5 6 The issuing of these cards has reduced the number of repeaters and has been of great assistance in the systematizing of the relief work.