Money chain letter (published). Send-a-dime. Targeted distribution. US, 1935.

FAITH $- HOPE $$ CHARITY

This charm was started in the HOPE of bringing prosperity to you. Within three days, make five copies of this letter, leaving off the top name and address and adding your name and address at the bottom of the list and mail to five of your friends to whom you wish prosperity to come. In omitting the top name and address, send that person 10 cents (10c) wrapped in paper, as a charity donation. 

In turn as your name leaves the top of the list you will receive 15,625 letters with donations amounting to $1,562.50

NOW! Is this worth a dime to you?
Have the FAITH that your friends had and this charm will not be broken.

P.S. -Be sure and send this to people who will not break the chain.

Denver Rocky Mountain News. April 20, p. 2. Sample letter, no title or names.

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