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Postmaster General Cortelyou Reports Postal Deficit and Reforms
The Postmaster General details the 1905 postal year showing receipts of 152 826 585 and expenditures of 167 181 959 a deficit of 14 572 581. He cites free matter reducing revenue and urges gradual improvements over rate cuts, endorses better franking controls and stronger mail purification, and notes rural free delivery growth and Franklin anniversary reflections.
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