Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

der eight onIcezs and other printed matter are not embraced In the parcel cent for eacl; two ounces or fraction thereof, tnsealed. Parcel Post.
 Farc@is weighing four ounces or less are iHaiI2hle at the rate Of one cent for each ounce or fraction of an ounce, regardless Of distance. Parcels weigh ing mere than four ounces are mailahIe at the pound rates a fraction of a pound being considered a. full pound. In the first and second zone the lirn- it is 50 pounds for parcel post pack ages and ill the other zones 20 pounds.
 General.
 4 parcel containing two or more claEses of mail matter is chargeable with postage at the rate applicable to the highest class of matter enclosed A parcel containins tive articles. one ed T11atterl and the other matter of the fourth class finerchandise9 is cfaarg@&ble with postage at the fourth class rate when such postage is equal to or greater than that which would be clIargezble if the third class rate postage on a parcel containing both third and fourth class matter amounts to more at the third class than at the fourth class rate owing to the eradn~ ated zone rates, the parcel must be charged with postage at the third class rate lone cent for each two ounees) and: in such case the parcel must noe exceed four pounds in weight. For convenience, therefore, printed matter should not be en- closed with merchandise, but should De transmitted under separate cover.
 Fostcards.
 Cards bearing particles Of glass, s7aN tel saaf1 %e liar substances are unInaiIabIe, except when enclosed in envelopes tightly sealed. to prevent the escape of such particles, or when treated in such manner as will prevent the ohjection- able matter or sustance from being rubbed or or injuring persons hand In the use of Christmas stickers care should be tallep-not to seal par cels herewith, as sealed parcels are unnailanle at the fourth class rate of postaSes which necessitates their thus cansing delay and possible dis appointmfntN
 Where to Mail. Photographs, Christmas cards and parcel post packages weighing four ounces or less may be mailed at any numbered station, named stations and main office
 EdTGSk pOSC PACkaSeS WG1Snfng more than four ounces must be mailed at the following places in this city and territory served:
 Norwich postoff1ce (main ofice).
 GreeneFille station.
 Norwich Town branch office Preston rural station.
 Insurance on Parcels. All valuable parcels should be in- sured. A mailable parcel on which the postage has been prepaid may be TAqsured against loss in an amount not to exceed $25 on the payment of a fee of five cents and $50 on payment or Tee or ten cents. Insurance tags are used for the purpose, and may be o5tained on application to the main onicS or it's stations. These tags may be taken home and attached to the parcels to be insured in. advance of their presentation for mailing at the of1ce window, thus saving time and avoiding inconvenience during the will be furnished if desired. Parcels for the Philippines and the cana zone may be insured, but indemnity fs allowed only when loss occurs in the service of the United States. Whom to Mail Packages. Local packages should be mailed if possible by December 23d. For the south, central states and l middle west mail by December 20th For the Pacific coast states mail bs December IS.
 Christmas Cards.
 Owing to the great congestion ir the mails in previous years. I would strongly urge that Christmas cards De mailed early. and will then be sure or delivery in the various cities.