Local officials ready for parcels weight to eleven pounds
Postmaster Malcolm Gilis and assistant We Th Neely announce Parcel Post service ready at the Butte south station. Packages up to eleven pounds will ship with flat rates based on size and distance, with guidance at stations and a rate check to inform shippers. Express companies may adjust handling charges as the system expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Gilis
Neely
Guinces
Tess
Ann. Walkerville
Vancyals Titchcock
Loms
Hitchcock
Government Adopts Thorough Parcel Post System
Washington December 2 The American government will implement a thoroughly equipped domestic parcel post to start January 1 1913. After decades of study the new system aims to connect factories farms and consumers, rival express services, and reduce living costs by shipping parcels to any U S post office with rates based on distance and weight rather than class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
Postseiter
Mt Ship
United State
Port New
Parcel Post Rules and a Sermon on Character
A long excerpt describes parcel post rates and regulations under Postmaster General Hitchcock, detailing zone-based charges, maximums, and handling rules for fragile or odorous items, plus a note on penalties for improper packaging. The piece shifts to a morning sermon about Caleb with “another spirit,” contrasting types of men and praising courage, cheerful spirit, and steadfastness as ideals for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Canada
Mexico
Ube
Republic of Panama
United States
Hanghat
Alaska
Canal Zone
Philippine Islands
Caleb
Kim
Dr. Kilgore
Herod
Pila
Cmeer
Teavon
Mones
Canaan
Galen
Spiner
Rene
The Clothery Promotes New Year Dress Attire
A clothing advertisement urges readers to prepare dress clothes for the new year offering full dress outfits dress coats suits dinner jackets vests and proper shirts and furnishings from The Clothery located at 31 North Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothery
North Main
Untitled Moral Reflection on Action and Promptness
The text urges swift action in youth and warns against indolence and postponement. It contrasts courage with timidity, praising stand for the right and the dangers of waiting too long. It references wisdom gained from experience and the value of prompt deeds over delayed effort.
Judge Alden to speak in Butte Lyceum course
Judge Alden, a noted jurist, will appear at the Butte lyceum Friday January 3 in the "Powder and the Match" course. The talk will cover sex problems and eugenics while critics praise his provocative style and prior city impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Alden
Butte Lyceum
Alden
George Dench
Massachs
Bayee
Jolly Bachelors Entertains at Rivetane Wheel Week
The Jolly Bachelors by Prank Rich company at the fenceeairly offers wit melody and lively performances. Cast including Mosere Burton Burns Raymond Mandeville Bernant Freming and Earle drew full houses with repeated encores. Costuming praised, the bill features several acts and a New Year matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosere
Burton
Burns
Raymond
Mandeville
Ber
Nant
Freming
Earle
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Sain ¢ Tao
Fat East Park
Barney & Berry
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Butie's Weal Grocery
Hawaii
Bell
Ls W. Park
Jolly Bachelors Enterta
Jess
F. A. Ironside
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Buttesty
Pereens
State Savings Bank
Butte, Mont
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
San Sant
First National Bank OF
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Iromones
We Weyrick
Dutton
Cashier
Te Hill
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Usitety Depot Borcen
Tipecial
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