Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-01-16
PARCEL POST A co
is NOW IN FULL SWING AND is
PROVING A GREAT
SUCCESS.
Many PATRONS USE WRONG STAMPS
knowledge Of New System Printed
That Readers May Get Better Ac-
quainted With This Popular
Mode of Conveyance.

The parcels post is now on in full
swing, and if volume of business done
and variety Of articles sent is any
indication it has been a triumphant
success. Every kind Of article, from
handkerchief to quilt, and from a
toothbrush to concrete block, has
been sent through the mails since the
inauguration of the new system. Sin
gle packages have contained many
articles, and single articles have been
dissected and sent in many packages.
Some patrons have been prompted by
economy, some by novelty, and some
by the fame Of being among the first
to patronize a remarkable innovation.
Some showed thorough knowledge
of the new regulations, and some dis
played absolute ignorance of the
simplest rules. In many of the largest
postofices parcels that did not con-
form to the requirements were piled
up by the hundreds awaiting action
from the senders.
Perhaps the most common error
displayed in the new methods was
failure to use distinctive parcels post
stamps. The use of these is absolutely
essential to make the package mail
able. If ordinary stamps are used,
enough must be attached to make the
package mail matter of the first class,
otherwise the package will be held for
postage, as there is no longer fourth
class mail.
In order that users may have
better knowledge Of the new system
we print the following information:
The law provides that parcels not
exceeding eleven pounds in weight,
nor measuring more than seventy-two
inches in length and girth combined,
will be accepted at all postoffices, and
by rural and star route carriers. The
law requires distinctive parcels post
stamps on all fourth class matter
mailed on or after January /, 1913.
Ordinary stamps will not pay postage
on such matter. Every parcel must
bear the name and address of the SEN
der; otherwise it will not be accept
ed for mailing. Parcels sent to Cuba,
Mexico, Canada, and Panama may not
exceed four pounds, six ounces, in
weight and the amount of postage is
the same as in the eighth zone.
The parcel must be prepared for
mailing SO that the contents may be
easily examined. Business card of
the sender may be printed or written
on the parcel. If sealed, package mus,
pay first class rates and must not
weigh over four pounds.
Butter, lard, and perishable articles
such as fish, fresh meats, dressed
fowls, vegetables, fruits, berries and
articles which decay quickly, will be
accepted for local delivery either at
the Office of mailing or on the rural
routes starting therefrom. II properly
wrapped and enclosed they can be
send anywhere in the first zone, but
not outside of it. If butter and lard
are packed to conform to conditions
imposed, they may be sent to any
zone. Also, vegetables and fruits that
do not decay quickly, may be SO sent
If packed SO they will not damage
other matte r. Eggs will be accepted
for mailing for local delivery when
packed in a basket or container so as
to prevent damage to other mail, and
may be sent by mail regardless of
distance when each egg is surrounded
with excelsior, cotton, or other suit
able material, and packed in such
manner as to place each egg on end
and to prevent them from striking to-
gether. All such parcels must be Ia
beled Eggs"
By paying a fee of ten cents. any
sender may have his parcel insured
against loss in an amount equivalent
to it's actual value, not exceeding $50.
In view of the insurance feature. for
fourth class matter, the necessity for
registration is removed, and no fourth
class matter will be received in the
registered mails after January list.
Doing Big Business.
Nearly 100000 parcel post packages
were sent through the posteffices of
the so leading cities of the country in
the first week of operation of the new
service, according to Geographic re-
ports.
$4,000 parcel post stamps were sold
in San Francisco alone.
coming daily. The winter school is a
short term in which farmers. women