Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

Der Of packages tied together, with
the address simply on one, as they
may become separated. and it would
not be known for whom they were
Intended: but each package should
be plainly addressed and postage af-
fixed to each. Packages weighing
more than four pounds cannot be ac-
cepted for domestic delivery. Do not
make packages bulky. Do not place
a small article in large box, unless
the same is firmly packed with ex
celsior or something of similar
nature Unless these instructions are
complied with, the box Is very likely
to become crushed and the contents
either lost or ruined4 Packages should
be wrapped in heavy paper; do not
use newspaper or tissue paper for
outside wrapper. Never use postage
or "ChrIstmas stamps" as a seal for
the package; by so doing the pack
age becomes closed from inspection
and first-class postage is required.
Greetings such as Merry Christmas
or Happy New Year" may be writ
ten on the wrapper of the package;
any other writing thereon, except the
address and return card, subjects the
same to first-class rates. Do not in
close writing of any kind in a pack
age. as by 50 doing you are liable to
fine of so for each offense.
As to Domestic and Foreign.
when ascertaining the amount of
postage due on a package offered for,
mailing. mention whether the same
is foreign or domestic.
Souvenir cards must not be mailed
in transparent envelopes with post
age and address on the card inside
Unless the envelope has an opening
three inches long and one inch wide
in order that the stamp may be can
ceied. and the entire impression of
the canceling stamp appear on the
card. Souvenir cards must not be,
mailed in a transparent envelope
with the address and stamp on card.
as this prevents cancellation of the
stamp.
Souvenir cards bearing message
of any kind, enclosed in. a transpar
ent or ordinary envelope. are subject
to frst-class rates of postage. The
ordinary one-cent postage would not
be sufficient in this case.
BE sure all printed. matter, both
for foreign and domestic delivery.
bears the prepaid amount of post
age.
DO as much of your mailing as
possible in the daytime. This will
assist in avoiding congestion and
mistakes during the night, when the
collections and incoming mails are
extremely heavy.
do not wait until. Christmas eve
before mailing your gifts. Some un-
foreseen circumstance might prevent
the delivery on time.
THE mailing of articles on cards
decorated with tinsel or mica is
prohibited unless properly enclosed
in a sealed envelope or sealed wrap
per.
do Not Try az Mail Glass.
DO not attempt to forward glass
or crockery through the mails. 1t is
against the postal laws.
ANY sharp pointed Instruments
must be properly wrapped and the
points protected before mailing, thus
preventing injury to those handling
same
Liquids, such as cologne, ETC., must
be mailed in liquid cases.
Z. (. CLERKS are stationed in the corr
iridot for the purpose of Weighing
packages. They mark the proper
amount of postage due. Patrons
are requested to have their
packages thus weighed before ap-
preaching the stamp windows. BY
SO. doing they win know just what
postage they require and will save
themselves considerable time. Six
stamp windows are open,
do not place Christmas stamps on
the address side of wrappers of
packages or envelopes. Placing them
on the reverse side will insure their
proper handling"