The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-08-04

to additional patrons heretofore de-
MED this decentralization 500 TO
l 900 in number. Surely the slight de-
lay it might occasion 70 one or several
patrons should meet with little or no
objection when it was shown that this
had been the means of obhging many
others with at least single delivery
who previously had none whatever.
In the nature of things the great
desire of the people to obtain benefit
which its government could provide,
and the willingness of the government
to give it and give it rapidly, condl-
tons would develop which demanded
both attention and consideration. If,
therefore, it became evident in opera
ton that by careful inquiry more
could be accomplished than was being
rendered, it was clearly the duty OF
those in control to investigate condi-
tons win a view to possible better
ment. "The greatest good to the grea-
est number" must ever be the motto
of wise and successful administration,
and officials can only hope to win pub
lie approval when such motto gov
ems their administrative acts.
1t has been the policy and the pur-
pose of the administration to make OF
the rural delivery and its partner in
public benefit the parcels post, all
that its sanguine projectors hoped to
accomplish. The postmaster general
is deeply interested in both, and has
used to the utmost the great powers
of his office and his personal influence
as well to promote in every way pos
sible these two great factors in our ma
t;onal life. He wants the man away
from the greater advantages of COM
cial opportunity to have an equal
chance with his more favored brother
in the cities, and gain for his industry,
whatever it may be, the fullest meas
ure of benefit that government can be-
stow. To this end the energies of the
department have been directed, the
wisest counsels sought, and the great
est personal attention given. As i'm
portant postal centers provide an ca
sy market for the products of the farm
and the rate of postage is reduced by
the extension of the local zones, mo-
tor delivery was established, whereby
exchange was stimulated between
nroducer and consumer and both alike
benefited. Delivery zones from these
important centers will be, and have
been. doubled; still others established,
and the families tributary to these
centers thus enabled to take full adj
vantages Of this enlarged opportuni-
ty to market the products of their in
dustry to the best advantage.
The administration expects to great
" widen and still further improve this
public benefit and advantages until all
sections and all localities where rural
service can be made operative shall
have these conveniences afforded them
and have them generously maintained.
Petitions for service are no longer
necessary. The recommendation of the
postmaster brings an inspector who
goes over the ground, and if service
can be made at all effective, it will at
once be given. No considerations OF
administrative economy, no mere saw
ing of money by misery methods or
parsimonious process, is to stand in
the way Of any benefit which the rural
delivery can give or wise public policy
can sanction. The common people up
on whom the burdens rest and upon
whose toll the nations prosperity is
built, are to have their share of gov
eminent favor in full measure return
ed to them and every aid to the fur
therance of legitimate enterprise anc
effort secured to them by perform
ance and by practice.
The rural delivery is indeed boor
to the country. It's measureless ad
vantages cannot be estimated, nor neet
he cost of maintenance be considered
for it has broadened the field of indus
: trial opportunity, touched as if wit
, magic power the possibilities of hu
man endeavor, and transformed con
ditions to a degree almost marvellous
D 1t has brought the printed page, tn
S great educator of civilization, daily
n the home, has brought special deliver
almost to the door; has secured goo
o roads and maintains them by ofiici;
{ interest and concern. 1t has attrac
= ed the attention Of the various STATE
j. to this question and obtained results
'- has made farm lands more valuab
Is and contributed to increased produ
" ton; it has abridged them by rap
s. communication; frightened all enN
to ronment and made ordinary dull 70
Jr tine interesting and attractive; it h
Y, Iessened toll by the instructive suggt
&c ions which government experime
ar and inquiry affords, and has made t
e. home a center of influence and crow
he domestic life with all that makes
he peace and contentment.
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