The courier-index., 1919-02-14

during the drive.
 Four minute" speeches will be de livered by the local express heads or specially selected subordinates. and Better Service Campaign Committees will be appointed in the local express organization in every city, composed of men from each of the several operating branches. In this way the objects sought will be outlined to ths vehicle men, the platform men, the office and claim bureau employees, the messengers in the cars and the agents at smaller points
 A determined effort will be made during the campaign to eradicate what is known as the No Mark" evil From July I to November 30 of last year. 127.S59 shipments, an average of about 25,500 month, were turned over to the No Mark" bureau main tained by the company, because all means of identification of either the shippers or consignees had been lost. and their delivery, except in few cases. made impossible. Personal bag gage, hardware and automobile tires comprise the largest proportion of the No Mark shipments which are attributed largely to the failure of shippers to mark clearly and to pack their goods substantially. With the help of the shippers and through the influence of the campaign. the ex- press company hopes to solve thls problem
 Many No Mark shipments lose their individual character because the single tag upon which shipper de- bends to carry his package to desti- nation. is torn off The use of tags at all is discouraged by the express men. but where it is absolutely nee essary, shippers are urged never to use less than two With personal bag gage sent by express, it is wise to enclose the name and address of the shipper, in case further identification is necessary.
 Another cause of damage to or loss of shipments in transit is the use of a poor quality of wrapping paper and twine, or an insufficient quantity Of good paper Old or second hand car tons and other containers. which do not stand up or carry several old marks. are found to be responsible for many shipments being damaged, wrongly delivered or going astray. Old marks on baggage have sent many trunks and suit cases to the wrong destination.
 A special effort will be made to secure the help of business executives and managers of large concerns Tn all trades and industries, in the be- lief that the proper preparation Of express shipments is matter of i'm portance to every successful business. They will be asked to give the sub feet personal attention and to look into their shipping departments, to see that the best methods of packing and marking consignments are fol- i lowed.
 The Better Service Campaign will be conducted for the purpose Of bringing about a betterment of the express service, in the interest of the people who depend upon it or use 1t occasionally. But its success depends largely upon the response and CO., operation of the shippers themselves, in the opinion of the officials of the express company directing the drive. And there are many indications that this help, on the part of the public will be forthcoming.
 Start Express Shipments Right" is a slogan which will be carried through the country by posters on express wagons. placards in windows and by pamphlets and other forms of nrinted matter *15
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