The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-04-28
Instructions for
Patrons
SUGGESTED B Y POSTMASTER
DE LA MARE OF OAKLEY

i. keep the various classes o
mail entirely separate; that is, d.
not mix letters with circulars, etc
2. Face all circular and letter
mail before tying into bundles
stamps and addresses all one way
Letters and circulars should be tied
in bundles of convenient size, say so
to package containing mail OF
even size.
3. When unusual mailings are to
be made, post Office should be advis-
ed in advance.
A. Use white enveloes or those of
light tints. Addresses should be
written with shade of ink to con-
trast with paper
5. Too much emphasis cannot be
laid upon the desirability of address
ing plainly, correctly. and complete
ly al mail matter To assist in max
ing this possible, stationery should
always show full address. Enve-
ropes and wrappers should also car
ry return card of sender
6. Avoid careless abbreviation--
Cal. and Col, Miss. and Mimi. Va.
and Pa, Ind, Md. are often con
fused when in doubt-Spell it
out"
z. WINDOW ENVELOPES. B e
careful to fold contents properly, so
as to correspond with window. Win
dow must be highly transparent, and
stationery enclosed n envelope
should be of white or very light
colored material. Let there be
strong contrast between color of ell
closure and address.
s. MAIL EARLY. The earlier il
the morning circular matter can be
brought to the post office, the better,
in order that distribution and dis
patch may be made before rush per-
iod of the day on first class matter
begins.
8. Avoid heavy mailing of adver-
Using matter on last days of d |
also bfore holidays.
10. Before getting out advertising
matter for mailing in large quaint
ties, consult with post office, sub
sample for inspection, rat
ing, etc.
II. Third class matter should not
be closed against Inspection.
12. Unsealed envelopes containing
Advertising matter should not b e
open at the stamp end Of cover. The
use of wire clips on advertising mat
-er should also be avoided.
13. Mailing lists should be "sta-
ed" and arranged as to cities where
he quantity warrants.
Ia. Place guarantee of return I
'ostage under your return address. {
he return will keep your mailing
st up to date 1t pays. {
10. Postmasters are permitted to 4
orrect mailing lists for nominal
barge
16. Prepare good packages Tie
scurely. Provide packing consistent
18th the nature of goods enclosed. =
II. Mark packages "Perishable. :
Fragile" Keep from Heat" ac- =
riding to the nature of the contents b
Is. Rate carefully Undertaking Il
dishonest and causes delay. Over o.
ting is equally dishonest and indi
ties carelessness. r
10. Zones are not based on rail
ad mileage. Maps are not depen-
lble. Use the guide for coming.
20. Insurance is worth what it :.
SITS for the record alone ~
21. Keep an accurate record y,
shipments, particularly c. o. n. in
d insured parcels. 81
p. Merchandise may now be sent pr
sealed parcels provided the pack yo
e bears a prescribed label. 1.
20. Heavy matters should arrange ~
r the use of precancelled stamps.
"a. Special delivery is a service Il
culiar to the Post Office Depart
INT. Use it on your urgent par
IS.
20. COOPERATE WITH YOUR
'ST OFFICE. Constructive sug- pa
stions are always welcome and err nu
IS should be reported for the good an'
the service. a.
20. HOUR OF MAILING HAS ON
ZEN CHANGED. Outgoing mail raj
st be in at 1900 mountain time fol
tead of 1909 Pc