The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-18
De SERVICE
9NMAIL ROUTES

Pursuant to an order received
from Postmaster General WM 81.
Hays, Acting Postmaster Jesse D.
Wilson viii begin a campaign To-
morrow for the; collection Of In
formation that is expected to re-
suit in the safer and more expe-
delivery Of mail in the city,
II expeditions and efficient SER
vice is TO be accorded, says the
postmaster general, 1t is essential
that all buildings to which mail is
delivered be properly numbered
and equipped with private mall re-
captacIes. Without house numbers
carriers are delayed in serving the
routes and errors in delivery I'M
ayoidably occur, especially when
substitutes are on duty. This con.
dition, coupled with the lack Of
mail receDtacles, inevitably I'M.
pairs efficiency and delays deliy.
cry, with a resultant public tncon.
yenience. and loss
To correct this evil 1t has been
decided to conduct a nationwide
campaign with a view to having
every building properly numbered
and equipped with suitable re-
ceptacle or opening in the door.
As q preliminary step, on Octo.
ber 10. 1921. tho postmaster OF ev-
cry post office having city or vii.
lage delivery service will require
his carriers 10 report the address
OF every dwelling and place OF bus
mess on their routes not so mum
bered and etSipred.
The postmaster will then com.
with the owners or oc-
cupants urging upon them the In:
portance OF providing proper
number or suitable receptacle, or
both, as the case may be, II they
desire the prompt and safe deliv-
cry of their mali and wish to CO.
operate with their government in
providing a more efficient and
economical mail service. No par
ucular style or type Of receptacle
is required by tho department. 1t
may consist of either a slot in the
door or a conveniently located box
OF any suitable material. House
numbers should OF course conform
to the system and style adopted
Ly toe municipal authorities.
Before inaugurating the cam.
paign, Acting Postmaster Wilson
conferred with the leading hard
ware merchants Of the city and
others dealing in such articles
with view to having them pro-
vide q sufficient stock Of recep-
tncles. mailing slots, and numbers
to meet the public demand. Con-
tractors and builders are asked to,
aid In the movement by properly
numbering all new buildings erect.
&c by them and providing mail
slots III or near the front doors.
The advantages to be gained by
a proper system OF taking Gre Of
house numbers and mail reeep'
tacles ard many.
House Numbers enable carriers
10 locate promptly buildings to
which mail Is addressed and avoid
errors and delays in delivery.
Mail receptacleS insure the
prompt and safe delivery of mail
IN the absence OF occupants. Avoid
delay of mail through return to
office because OF absence OF or.
cupantE or delay in answering car.
risrs' ring. Obviate the necessity OF
patrons responding to the bell az
Inconvenient moments Expedite
the service generally and permit
more prompt deliveries, especially
to patrons residing near the. end
of a route. The practice OF placing
mail in vestibules, under doors, on
window siIls, etc., where It Is ex-
posed to theft and the elements,
is hazardous and frequently re-
suits in the loss OF highly valuable
or important mail.