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Post Office Leak Over Short Postage Plagues Mails
A Waterloo postmaster reports an annual loss of about 250000 dollars due to short postage from mail and parcels. Officials caution clerks to watch all packages, noting difficulty in estimating weights for varied shapes. A rule of thumb for postage within 160 to 299 miles and up to 300 pounds is provided, with higher weights and zones outlined.
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United States
Office Department
M. J. Kelly
Waterloo
Ute Postoffica
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
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