It Used To Cost Five Dollars To Send A Letter Across Country
In reviewing U S postage history the Pony Express charged five dollars at first and later one dollar per letter, operating in deficit and ending after 16 months. Rates evolved from early six to twenty five cents based on distance and sheet count, with key changes in 1792 1799 1815 1845 and 1851 reflecting shifting postal policy and precursors to modern mail pricing.
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Texarkana Gazette
Congress
Post Office Department
Pony Express
Missouri
California
Ngress
Rate history of postage per ounce and proposed four cent hike
The excerpt traces postage rates from 1855 two cents per ounce through 1933 three cents, noting 1917 three cents and 1919 back to two. It adds that a four cent rate would be the first such level if Congress approves the administration proposal, marking a new peak.
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Congress
Air Conditioning Reported Tough On Some Car Parts
In a public technical paper presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers, J G Lillard and T G Lipscomb of Humble Oil and Refining Co report that air conditioning increases engine and radiator load, raises vapor locking risk, and demands more fuel system maintenance. They forecast about 25 percent of new cars by 1962 will have AC.
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Atlantic City
N. J
J. G. Lillard
T. G. Lipscomb
Humble O11 and Refining Company
Baytown
Texas
Society of Automotive Engineers
Fleas and Pests Warned as Rain Spurs Breeding
County agent warns extreme spring rainfall has created flea and mosquito hotspots in homes garages and lawns. Advice covers DDT chlordane methoxychlor malathion and lice/rodent controls for dogs houses and surfaces plus water site treatments and fire hazard cautions. Also notes a 14 year old girl questioned in East Germany and cites a Grayson County probate notice for Mary Kelly estate seeking claims and debts.
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Wayne Cranfill
McKinney
Collin County
Grayson County
Texas
Mary Kelly
J. N. Dickson
Said County
A. D
c/o
Elliott & Nall
Sherman Savings and Loan Building
Sherman
See Me for Life Insurance and Hospitalization Insurance
Paul Stephens urges readers to inquire about life insurance and hospitalization coverage options. The ad emphasizes personal consultation and policy benefits, inviting contact for tailored plans and quotes.
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Paul Stephens
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Stetson
Elli Bauer
West Berlin
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Henry Clay
H. Hub Barrett
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Feme Sole
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright Lumber Co
Wilson
Butch) Kaiser
Hubby
Whitewright
Harmon Hayes
West Grand Avenue
Tfj
Johnson
Bill Reeves
Route 3
Johnson Jewelry & Appliances
W. R. Hamilton
John T. Marshall
Old Settlers Park
United States
Stephens & Bryant
J. A. Pumphrey
Trenton Theatre
Jeff Chandler
Rory Calhoun
Anne Baxter
J. FE. Henson
Chevrolet
Dixon
Hollywood
Clyde Sadler
Alton McDowell
C. C. Burchfield
Bells
R. L. Smith
Hannah’s
H. H. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Stan’s
Columbia Bicycles
Stan
the Sun
Washington
Constitutional Convention
David E. Ross
A. A. Hulme
Linda Theatre
John Steinbeck
Mnifsed
Jayne Mansfield
Joan Collins
Dan Dailey
Michael Ray
Joi Lansing
Django
Joanne Dru
Kremlin
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Lex Barker
Alan Ladd
Clifton Webb
Sophia Loren
Walker Pharmacy
Tillett Grocery & Market
Folger’s Coffee
Kraft's Velveeta Cheese
Griffin's
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