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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

Page

3

How Parcel Post Rates Are Fixed for 11 Pound Limit

Edward B. Clark explains the new parcel post system set to begin New Year. Zones divide the country from a Washington center with 11 pound limit per package. Rates rise one cent per zone. pesticides, poultry, eggs and other farm goods may be shipped under new rules. postmasters receive maps and stamps to enforce the scheme.

Edward B. Clark United States Uncle Sam Agsuma Congress Washington Keokuk Ija Bix Parcel Post Post Office Hitchcock Post Office Department Interstate Commerce Commission House Senate Jonathan Bourne Oregon David J. Lewie Maryland William Sulzer New York

Rates of postage for parcels four ounces or less

Parcel rates show four ounces or less cost one cent per ounce or fraction. Parcels over four ounces use the pound rate, with any fraction counted as a full pound. The table outlines amounts and applies regardless of distance, establishing standard postal charges.

Approves Rules for Parcel Post Delivery System

The post office approves new parcel post rules enabling Americans to mail farm and factory products nationwide. Rates start at five cents for the first pound locally, rising by zone to twelve cents per pound continentwide, with limits of eleven pounds and six feet length girth. Perishable items and packed goods face specific packing and labeling requirements.

Hitchcock Parcel Post Government Printing Office Post Office Department Washington

Postal regulations on mailing reptiles and fragile items

The article details mailing rules for reptiles, seeds, confectionery, soap, millinery, and other items, including packaging, fragile labeling, and prohibited materials. It covers unmailable matter, dangerous goods, postage, insurance, forwarding, and required sender identification for parcels.

Parcel Post Mapa

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