Working of the New Parcels Post Map
A new parcel post map explains how charges are determined by zones with the city as the center. The diagram outlines zone boundaries and rates, guiding mailers on postage based on distance from the core city hub.
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Dayton
Indianapolis
Ind
Son Rains
Chicago
Iit
New Yo
Sheveus
Salt Lake City
Verianee Iy
Tampa
Fla. Bo
Lee
San Franciso
Adius
Faroe
Parcels Post Debuts in Cincinnati with New Stamp System
The parcels post began January 1 in Cincinnati with special terra cotta red stamps. Packages must not exceed 72 inches in length plus girth, and fragile items require marking. Certain items are prohibited, and postage due stamps will appear for underpaid items.
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Cincinnati
Sam
Cincinnati Reds
Paranels
Washington
Parcela Post
Indiana Retail Merchants Meet in Fort Wayne January 21 23
Fort Wayne hosts the thirteenth annual State Retail Merchants association meeting January 21 to 23 with opening exercises and a theater party followed by an Apollo club smoker. W R French Evansville and other officials address members. a banquet is planned at the Anthony hotel and officers are listed.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
State
Retail Merchants’ Association
Apollo Club
W. R. French
Evansville
T. F. Thieme
D. N. Foster
Ralph Clark
Anderson
H. W. Heegstar
Chicago
R. B. Hanna
C. H. Worden
Anthony Hotel
W. B. Balch
H. N. Torles
South Bend
A. BE
Weckhoff
Lafayette
Joseph DeLorence
Mishawaka
C. H. Badger
Indiana
John Farquhar
Modoc
J. W. Brendel
Zionsville
A. Deere
Franklin
Rufus B. Clark
Liberty Center
O. Aldrich
Converse
John C. Weddle
E. G. Hutton
A. J. Foland
Frankton
A. D. Garrity
Carmel
John S. Reed
Springport
L. A. Hinshaw
Arthur Tomson
Wabash
W. E. Horton
Rushville
Indiana, Cleaners’ and Dyers’ Association
Denison Hotel
General Assembly
Willliam Forger
New York
Keith's
Alhambra
Orpheum
Shank
The
Association
George Schaal
Terre Haute
Charles Kliderer
Vincennes
Wienland
Karl Karstadt
J. D. Eastmen
Charles EB. Worrell
Albert C. Schoan
F. Gregg
Gregg
Crushing Rejoinder and a Humorous Exchange
A curious column of quips and anecdotes opens with a remark about fat and minds, followed by a barbed line about initiative in marriages. A bystander losses sympathy turns the lead heavy iron joke into a witty punchline about its false solidity.
Fire at Bank of England Flares Then Subdues Quickly
The first fire in memory broke out in the Bank of England in London. It started in the southeastern portion damaging flooring and joisting. Bank authorities discovered the blaze and extinguished it with their own appliances within thirty minutes as a lieutenant and a dozen Irish Guards with fixed bayonets aided police in keeping the crowd back.
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Bank of England
London
Appropriately Named Butchers Inspire Clever Pairings
A butcher studies telephone directory for apt names. Sam Frankfurter runs a shop at 219 Mast Seventh street. John Now on Third avenue and Frank Then on Amsterdam avenue. If they formed a firm Now & Then would sound familiar. Wing Lang runs poultry. A. Fox deals games. Lou's Rich on Third avenue and John Richer in the Bronx-New York Butchers' Advocate.
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Sam Frankfurter
Mast Seventh Street
John
Third Avenue
Frank
Amsterdam Avenue
Wing Lang
A. Fox
Lou
Rich
John Richer
Bronx
New York
Old Experience Proves Grape-Nuts as Reliable Breakfast Choice
A South Dakota reader extols Grape-Nuts as a dependable breakfast for stomach trouble and weak nerves, crediting the product with improved digestion and vitality. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, urges others to try it and mentions “The Road to Wellville” as reading.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Mrs. Austin's Pancakes Featured as Breakfast Favorite
Mrs. Austin showcases her famous pancake recipe as a wholesome start to the day. The piece highlights the appealing flavor and simple ingredients suitable for family breakfasts.
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Mrs. Austin
Adv
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Post Office Department
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Cincinnati! Post Office
Postoffice
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Monfort
Teith
FT. Wayne
Marshall
Indiana Reformatory
D. C. Peyton
Peyton
State Board of Pardons
Winthrop E. Stone
Purdue University
School of Agriculture
Farma
Auditor of State
Ohio
Adams
Crawter
Fulton
White
Blackfox
Montua
Tranklin
Owen
Noble
Randolp
Fayette
Fountain
Jennings
Oes
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Ripley
Steuben
Harrison
Perry
Carroll
Switzerland
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Jackson
Scott
Shelby
Bartholomew
Laporte
Jasper
Dekalb
Boone
Stheevessree
Hancock Clark Newton Greene
Warrick
Dubois
Jay
Montgomery
Whitley
Posey Washington Hendricks
Knox
Kosciusko
Madison
Sereneee Starke
Gary
Chicago Geographic Society
Sesson
BE. M. McKennan
Dekalb County
McKennan
the Centaur Company
Bears
Reginal
Hiladelphia
M. J. Bateman
Viola Street
Resinol Chem. Co
Baltimore
R. C. Kellogg
Becket
Mass
Absorbine, JR
W.f.young
Tempte St
Springfield
FOLEY
Allen
Asa Allen S. N.Y
Seaee
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