The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-09
CHRISTMAS AT
THE POSTOfFICE
HOLIDAY SEASON BUSY ONE FOR
CLERKS.
Delays Avoided by Proper Address
ing of Parcels.

ing of Parcels.
There are few who realize what
Christmas means at the postof1ce.
The clerks are forced to send and dis
tribute during the holiday season a
number OF packages that would be
astonishing II known.
Making an average of three to a
person, which is low, 1t means some
thing like $1,000 parcels to be
mailed as we'll a. received at this
office.
A few suggestions have been made
by postmaster who knows, which
will not only tighten the burdens of
the overworked but cheerful and un-
complaining clerks, but will insure
safe and more prompt delivery OF the
packages.
At Christmas time many parcels
are received In bad order and about
one parcel in Ave hundred goes
astray or is greatly delayed in de-
livery Fifty per cent. of these par
cells are probably subsequently locat-
ed and delivered. but even then the
percentage is greater by far than
there is any occasion for. Nearly all
lost parcels are lost because OF the
carelessness Of the sender in prepar-
ing them for mailing. in not doing
them up securely OF in failing to give
legible, durable and correct ad-
dress.
In wrapping your parcels always
use good stout manila paper and tie
securely with good twine. Do not
criss-cross the twine and wind 1t in
every conceivable manner about the
parcel; draw the twine tightly
about it in straight lines. Ordinarily
two wrssetAss around the center of
the length and eirth of the parcel are
sumcient. II Asoessary ~ 'uUo , Oox.
use \ good one. aud see that the par
cells in 1t are packed in solidly and In
such manner that pressure from the
outside will not break the box at the
edges or fold, where almost invar-
iably 1t breaks. unless It has been
properly packed. Use pen and ink
only in addressing the parcel and
write the name plainly and legibly In
the lower right hand corner. giving
the full and exact address OF the ad-
dressee: place your name and ad-
dress al sender in smaller script in
'he upper left hand corner. One leg
ible address 10 suflicient.
II the place 10 too small to allow
OF clear address, use . tag. II the
wrapping paper 10 Of too dark color
dress on a piece Of white paper and
paste on the wrapper under the
twine.
The sealing of q parcel or the in
sertion Of any writing. no matter
how slight. subjects the parcel to the
highest rate OF postage. Any per-
son who knowingly incloses any mat
ter Of higher class in that of a
lower class and mails same at the
lower rate. is liable to a fine of ten
dollars for each ofRense.
The postage on letters or on seal
ed matter 10 two cents for each
ounce: books. photos. etc. Common
ly called printed matter) one cent
for each two ounces; practically ev-
erything else except newspapers is
called "merchandise." and the rate
10 one cent for each ounce. When
two classes are combined In one par
Gel. the parcel takes the rate of the
higher class enclosed
Mail your parcels early-dont
wait till day or two before Christ
mas. The mails are extremely heavy
and prompt dispatch and delivery are
practically impossible. Allow not
less than six days extra time over
what you would usually give. IL you
wish to make certain OF prompt de-
livery
Have your parcel we'll wrapped.
address 1t properly. see that you have
1t correctly weighed and afllx the
stamps yourself, mail 1t early; then
you may feel satisfied that It will be
promptly and correctly delivered.
with but the very slightest danger
or loss. II your package Is quite
valuable. have 1t registered The fee
Is eight cents in addition to the reg
uIar postage.
Don't come to the postot,ice JUS
before the mail is dispatched and eN.
pect to have your parcel sent on NJ
once. The clerks are usually very
busy and cannot attend to your
wants rs promptly as they would
like. Come early and avoid the
rush
Irihune want ADJ do the kMSine6S