Use, generally, such abbreviations and contractions as 98th Cong., 1st sess., H. Res. 5, H.J. Res. 21, S. Doc. 62, S. Rept. 410, Rev. Stat., etc.
In columns containing names of persons, copy is followed as to abbreviations of given names.
Periods are not used after abbreviations followed by leaders.
An en space is used for all bearoffs.
In a crowded table, when down rules are necessary, the bearoff may be reduced in figure columns.
Fractions are set flush right to the bearoff of the allotted column width, and not aligned.
Mathematical signs, parentheses, fractions, and brackets are set with a normal bearoff.
Periods are omitted after all boxheads, but a dash is used after any boxhead which reads into the matter following.
Boxheads run crosswise.
Boxheads are set solid, even in leaded tables.
Boxheads are centered horizontally and vertically.
| Sex and age | Employed boys and girls whose work records were obtained | ||||||
| Total | Time of year at beginning work [depth of this box does not influence the depth of box on left] | ||||||
| June to August | September to May | Not reported | |||||
| Number | Distribution (percent) |
Number | Distribution (percent) |
Number | Distribution (percent) | ||
| Boys (12 to 14) | 3,869 | 45.5 | 1,415 | 9.6 | 2,405 | 15.8 | 49 |
