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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
8
The nation observes Postal Improvement Week starting May 1 to boost mail service. The campaign unites business groups, newspapers, advertisers, and 326,000 postal workers to promote proper addressing and careful mailing practices for faster dispatch and better service.
The Post Office Department urges postmasters and employees to use courtesy in public dealings as a key focus during Postal Improvement Week beginning May 16, 1922. The notice frames courtesy as essential to efficient service and public relations.
The Dead Letter Office recalls early postal practice of addressed but incomplete mail. It notes Ben Franklin’s era when vague addresses could still reach a person. Today the Postoffice Department urges include number and street to ensure delivery and reduce delays.
The guidance insists that the state be written in full in every address to avoid confusion between Trinidad California and Trinidad Colorado. Do not abbreviate state names in the mailing address. Use full formal spellings for accuracy.
In President Tarding’s early message to Congress the phrase more business in government framed postal policy. Postmasters are urged to run local branches like managers of the world’s largest enterprise, emphasizing efficiency and profit orientation.
Community project promotes tidying rural letter boxes and mail routes led by post office staff. Encourages residents to straighten mail slots and improve curb appeal to attract future visitors and benefits.
A quotation from Postmaster General Hubert Work emphasizes that every postal worker is essential and cooperation across human units drives success. He argues the service should be treated as a neighborly and cooperative system, not just an outsourced function.
John Hambleton, an insurance agent, and his wife Elsie face losing their home amid mounting debts and a bad run of luck. After moving to town and surviving a wreck and a false start, a lightning strike on their old house triggers a fire insurance payout, allowing them to reclaim the home and owe nothing.
The exchange shows Senator Sorghum denying boasting about his study of political economy while noting constituents expect guidance beyond printed books. He suggests constituents demand direct advice rather than material from a bookstore.
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