Parcels Post Opens in US With 11 Pound Limit and Zone Rates
The United States establishes the parcels post system following Britain’s model. Merchandise up to eleven pounds may be mailed as fourth class, with a maximum length and girth of seventy two inches. Rates will hinge on geographic zones spanning roughly fifty to eighteen hundred miles, centered in post offices within fixed quadrangles. The plan includes new equipment, stamps, and a commission for further study, with Congress estimating needs over seven million dollars to implement the program.
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United States
Great Britain
Mest
Philippine Islands
Frank B. Hitchcock
Trane
Plav
fArvt
Third &N
Els
Congress
New York
Morison
OFM
Comaralam
Babe Corr
Theva
Devia
Eels Yun
Interstate Commercee Commission
Joint Commission
Indians Odd Festival Near Calgary Recalls Tribal Tales
The Sarcee Indians near Calgary preserve ancient customs with elder chiefs recounting life stories. A 2 year festival featured seven chiefs telling exploits while an Indian interpreter records the tales for posterity on steer hides. An artist paints scenes as stories unfold before the people.
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Calsary
Indiana
The Faithful Stork and the Stork Mother
An illustrated sketch on storks linking domestic reverence to superstition. The piece notes storks migrate to Egypt in winter and return to Europe to build nests on high rooftops. It describes their size, diet, and tendency to cause roof damage, yet praises the bird and its devoted mother in fire and danger.
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Har Yeung
Egypt
Europe
Sharper's
A Generous Supply and the Wise Debt Dilemma
A compact note from the Boston Transcript discusses prudence in borrowing and dealing with potential trouble. It references a phrase about generosity, a stance on avoiding debt, and a caution against unnecessary worry in the face of large wrecks.
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Scott
Matt
Boston Transcript
Grift Plans 1918 Campaign With Rifle of Changes
Griff Griffith maps an 1918 campaign with one or two lineup changes and a strong outfield focus. The piece notes a large reserve, potential moves for Philadelphia and Havana clubs, plus a spring start after a prior barrier. It also covers Intercollegiate Basketball League changes led by Dr Joseph E Raycroft and a new schedule, and polo teams forming for Coronado Beach service representation.
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Washington Nationals
Grimm
Che Fing
Aeantor
Griff
Grif
Washington
Acros
Hiladelphia
Heston
Grifith
Joseph E. Raycroft
Princeton University
R B. Hyatt
Talean
Hyatt
Yale
Dr. Raycroft
West
Chicago University
Princeton
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania
Cornett
Cornall
Columbia
Cornell
Dar
Cotus
The Height of the Ridiculous and He Wouldn't Mend His Ways
A compilation of humorous mishearings and social gaffes from various era columns. Fragments show conversations about ill health, theater chatter, home life, and witty exchanges in everyday scenes with coy misprints and playful misunderstandings. The piece captures light, vignette style humor from tabloids and periodicals.
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Brooklyn
Right and Wrong Two Sides of Every Moment
A ready made philosopher states there are two sides to every moment. The gloomy figure responds that choosing a lie matters, noting two sides to every issue. The dialogue hints at moral choice and perspective in everyday life.
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Philospher
Peper
Washington
An Odd Utterance From A Fragmented Notice
A hazy OCR fragment mentions names and phrases like Priscilla Clara and Chara with remarks about a seed and hours. It reads as garbled dialogue or a miscaptured notice with unclear context and several broken terms. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge.
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Uncle Sam’s Parcels Post
American Postoffice Department
Hudsey
Aeindevanivets
Piant, Willett Will Coker Isesger Charro Inki Ldeoth
Treasury Department
Pastor Fire Department
Smh
Tbdiokal Servien
Cmmnik
CEN
STORK
Grist
The
Sport Mill
Polo
Atery
Coronado Beach
Trom
Damen E. Raltivan
Menerc
Letic
Armateur Athletic Walon
Mt In
Golden Gate Park
Wald
Brockholm
Sullivan
Thomas Lipton
Sanfraneseco
Gir
Pacific
Marks
Parks
Posticus
Spearer
Sud
Mnap
Brown-Smith
Janes Ebinson
Carpeta
Mad Jim
Eiror
Dev
Pete Dem
Pene
Houston Post
Detroit
Dhe
Mr. Guiggs
Guiggs
Priscilla
Phiny
Clara
Chara
Prisclla
Mei Bae Homme
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