The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1922-04-19

due" is bound to result in delay and
dissatisfaction.
Printed matter should conform to
standard sizes to facilitate han
ding in standard distributing cases
furnished by the postoffice depart
ment, and to permit its reaching adj
dresses in good condition.
Unusual sizes must be folded or
bent when placed in distributing
cases, and edges are cut or broken in
tying. Such mail therefore reaches
addresses in poor condition.
Envelopes and advertising cards
should not exceed approximately Axe
inches in size. 1t is a postal require
ment that there be not less than 3H
inches OF clear space at right end of
address side for addressing, post
marking forwarding address, etc
8 iaT as possible, use pre-can-
ceiled stamps or the "paid in money!
permit 70 cover postage on second.
third, and far.fl class matter.
When making large mailings, cir
cular matter should be tied into bun
dies according to state or even town.
if quantity warrants.
MAIL EARLY. The earlier in the
morning circular matter can be
brought to the postoffice the better.
In order that distribution and dis
patch may be made before the rush.
period of the day on first class mat
ter begins (4:00 D. MI.
Avoid heavy mailing of advertise
ing matter on last days of a month:
also before holidays.
When mailing price-lists or quota
tions, have them marked conspicu-
ously to indicate nature, or call to
special attention of postoffice when
mailing.
Before getting out advertising
matter for mailing in large quanti-
ties, consult with p~ostoffice, submit
ting sample or dummy for inspec-
ton, ra5ing, etc.
Third class matter should not be
closed against inspection.
Unsealed envelopes containing adj
vertising matter should not be open
at the stamp end cover. The use of
wire clips on advertising matter
should also be avoided
Mailing lists should be Stated" and
arranged as to cities where the oua
tity warrants.
Place a guarantee. of return post
age under your return address. The
return will keep your mailing list
u pto date. 1t pays.
Postmasters are permitted to cor
rect mailing lists for a nominal
charge.
Prepare good packages-Tie Sc
curely. Provide packing consistent
with the nature of goods enclosed.
Mark packages "Perishable," ERA
gile," "Glass," "Freezable," "Keeu
from heat" according to the nature
of the contents.
Rate carefully. Undertaking is dis
honest and causes delay. Over-rat-
ing is equally dishonest and indicates
carelessness.
Zones are not based on railroad
ntneaBe. MAPS are not dependable.
Use the guide for coming.
Insurance is worth what it costs
for the record alone.
Keep an accurate record Of all
shipments, particularly C. o. D. and
insured parcels.
Merchandise may now be sent in
sealed parcels provided the package
bears a prescribed printed label.
Heavy mailers should arrange for
the use of precsncelled stamps
Special delivery is q service pecul-
lar to the ~pOstoffice department. Use
1t on your urgent parcels.
There are twertH important mail
trains that leave daily In the after.
noon and early evening. Do thew
carry your mail? A later train oft.
en- means a days delay in delivery.
Cooperate with your postoffice
Constructive suggestions are AWAY;
welcome and errors should be re,
ported for the good Of the service.
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