Did You Know Rural Free Delivery Began in 1896
The system of Rural Free Delivery in the United States began in 1896. During the first week mail delivery consisted of 214 letters, 33 postal cards, 290 papers and two packages.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1969
Page
3
The system of Rural Free Delivery in the United States began in 1896. During the first week mail delivery consisted of 214 letters, 33 postal cards, 290 papers and two packages.
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