The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-12-12
PARCEL POST.
Reduced Rates-Weight Limit IT,
creased and Books Admitted
Changes Effective Later On.

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/ creased and Books Admitted
Changes Effective Later On.
Postmaster General Burleson's latest
orders affecting the parcel post system
will please everyone save possibly those
interested in the various express COM
panies. The most important changes
are those increasing the limit 20 pound
parcels can be sent to include the eight
zones and the raising of the 90 pound
limit for the first and second zones to
80 pounds. This change, together with
the reduction in rates noted below is
effective January 1, 1914. The second
order, which becomes effective March
16, 1914. admits books weighing over
eight ounces as parcel post mail at the
regular zone rate for all parcel post
matter. Books weighing less than
eight ounces will go at the present
rate.
The orders in substance are as fol-
lows:
On and after January 1, 1914, the
limit of weight Of parcels of fourth
class mail for delivery within the first
and second zones shall be increased
from 90 to so pounds and in the third,
fourth. fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
zones from II to 90 pounds
The rate of postage on parcels exceed
ing ounces in weight in the third,
fourth, fifth and sixth zones shall be as
follows: Third zone-six cents for the
first pound and two cents for each ad-
ditional pound or fraction thereof;
fourth zone--seven cents for the first
pound and four cents for each addition
al pound or fraction thereof; fifth zone
eight cents for the first pound and
six cents for each additional pound or
fraction thereof; sixth zone-nine cents
for the first pound and eight cents for
each additional pound or fraction there
of.
On and after March 10, 1914, the
classification Of articles mailable under
section 8 Of the act establishing a par
Gel post service shall be extended to in.
clude books. The rate of postage on
books weighing 8 ounces or less shall
be one cent for each two ounces or
fraction thereof and on those weighing
in excess of eight ounces the regular
zone rate shall apply.
Dudley B. Reynolds, who recently
accepted a position as shipping clerk
with large manufacturing concern in
1 Detroit, has resigned ss substitute
city carrier. His successor will prob.
ably not be appointed until after
another civil service examination is
$ held in the city. The resignation com
ing just at this time will cripple the
foI CO somewhat during the holiday rush
unless temporary appointment il
made.
w. @. Mccormick has been appointed
Temporary carrier for rural route 8 to
serve during the absence of E. N
Waugh.
If the patrons of the post office heed
the request of the post Office depart
ment large share of the Christmas
packages will be mailed during the
coming week in order to avoid the de-
lay possible in delivery, due to the ex
traordinary quantity of parcel post mat
ter which will be handled between this
time and Christmas day. Already the
burden is being felt in many offices
showing teat the warning of the depart
ment Is having an effect. Wrap the
packages securely, address them plainly
and mail during the coming week with
q request not Ito open until Christina,
and you will make sure of prompt de-
livery as well as making the work Q
little easier for the employees of the
post offices throughout the country.
Mrs. J. Hawkes. and children OF
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