Zone System Explained for Parcel Post Rates
The piece explains a new parcel post plan dividing the United States into zones for mailing packages weighing up to eleven pounds. It describes centers and radiating zones, with Washington and Keokuk as examples, and notes the intent to gauge popularity costs and profits under the law enacted by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Clark
United States
Uncle Ham
Aecome
Congress
Sonce
Weahlington Tealt
Werhlngton
Nnhee Bach Walt
Keokuk Ba
Washinaton
Keokuk
Washington
Wahington
Koreaia
Parcel Post Rates and Preparations for New Service
The article explains parcel post rates for packages up to four ounces at one cent per ounce and over four ounces at pound rates, with fractions treated as full pounds. It covers long and short distance differences, expected competition with express services, and the goal to aid farm and factory product shipments. It notes required postage, postmaster duties, and the preparation of rates, scales, and stamps for the January 1, 1913 launch, including testimony from five major post offices and local committees.
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Grost Og
Postof
Hitchcock
Wonton
Pontaake
Acaloa
Mo Pitteburg
Tittaburg
Board of Trade
Wilmington
Cod
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Florida
Suffolk
Charlestown
W Va
Tidewater
Intland
Maryland
TS Conte
Post Office Department
Niagara Made by Glacier Great Riders of the Columbia Gorge
Government geologists studying the Columbia River bed near Grand Coulee describe the Okanogan Glacier as a vast ancient ice river that shaped Washington’s Grand Coulee. They note a 400 foot descent at the former falls and mark the glacier’s retreat with moraines and giant basalt blocks near Coulee City.
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Washington
Grand Coulee
Great Canyon
Columbia
Great Dlift
Columbia River
Cascades
Oraogan Highlands
Okmoogon
Okanogan
Binch
Coulee City
Canyon of the Columbia
Indianapote News
Three storytellers at the club exchange wary remarks
A fragment describes Brown and two others at a club as Brown insists on security while a third speaker mutters and the group exchanges uncertain lines. The scene focuses on storytelling and mistrust during their conversation.
Parcel Post Rules Allow Mail of Farm and Factory Goods
Postmaster General approves detailed parcel post regulations expanding mailable farm and factory products. Rates start at five cents for the first pound, rising with weight and zone, with limits of eleven pounds per parcel and six feet length and girth. Perishable items must be clearly marked, properly packed, and certain dangerous goods barred.
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Hitcheok Hae
Government
Yontofiicn Department
Washington
Office of Mailing
Bega
Egen
Wedding Bells Mise Mary Holknap Speech on Suffrage Debate
The piece quotes Mise Mary Holknap a Cleveland petitioner worker who jokes that suffrage would not fix all. She mocks those in the debate who doubt the public’s understanding and recounts a satirical image of Jenks taking a stenographer to lunch and concerts.
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Holknap
Cleveland
Jenks
Jenke
Fragmentary dialogue at a door hints a tense scene
A damaged OCR fragment shows a woman addressing an older man at a beck door and a man replying with unclear phrases. The scene hints at social tension and unfinished conversation without clear names or events.
Wanean Senator Proposes Preference Primary for Appointments
The article outlines Senator Bletow’s plan for a preference primary to select powtimantors. It would allocate $700 more per year and appoint the top vote-getter by the powimaster general to a five year term.
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Woshington
Bletow
Wanean
Cho
Briatew
Voice of the People
Death of New York Poet Wil M. Carleton
Wil M. Carleton, a poet and newspaper man, died in Brooklyn of pneumonia after moving to New York in 1881. He wrote Over the Hill to the Poor House and served as editor of a magazine and the Detroit Tribune during his career. He traveled extensively as a lecturer and married Adora Niles in 1881.
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M. Carleton
New York
Carleton
Brooklya
Brooklyn
Ao Miadicated
Hite Mod
Adora N. Niles
Detroit Tribune
Stones Awe: Builder’s Remark Amid Glittering Wall
A man inspecting a stone wall praised the spectacle calling it great. He claimed the wall contained precious stones and mused aloud that workers must have “Wulle” the wall with gems, noting the dazzling display.
Cyclone Downgraded Chimney Sweep in Shattered Heap
A cyclone swept through the area knocking chimneys down into a shattered heap. The incident highlights the cyclone’s impact on the town and the danger posed to residential structures.
Colorado Banking Growth 1908 to 1912 Surges in Resources
State bank examiner Emily W. Pfeiffer reports Colorado banks and trust companies excluding national banks grew from 29 5 4 00249 to 59 174 399 90 in eight years with 197 institutions up from 192. Total resources rose 7 562 708 22 from Feb 20 1912 to Nov 26 1912 signaling a strong banking outlook for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Emily W. Pfeiffer
State Bank Examiner
Colorado Has Fine Library in Denver
Mrs Nellie K Gravett state Warrin, who submitted her annual report to Mrs Helen Wixson, superintendent of public instruction, notes the library houses 40000 occasions and a wide miscellany of histories biographies and poetry. It preserves newspaper files back to 1876 and holds U S government documents including patent records from 1840. A complete set of Colorado public documents is regarded as the most valuable in existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Mra
Nellie K. Gravett
Whrarkin
Helen M. Wixson
Wate
Public Inatructien
Wbrary
United States
National German Turnfest Set for Denver in 1913
The National German Turnfest will be held in Denver from June 22 to July 6 1913 attracting thousands. The event spans Colorado with tours to major points, featuring athletics debate oratory literature and stage productions with a 20000 seat mammoth stadium and special trains for visitors led by Denver banker Godfrey Schirmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Godfrey Schirmer
Record Grain Crop in Washington for 1912
Washington reports final 1912 crop estimates from the Department of Agriculture. The eleven principal crops value totals 5.91144 billion dollars, up 60.631 million from last year, led by corn which set a new record and exceeded 1910 and 1911 yields.
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Washington
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Henry N. Bradley
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