The Holly chieftain., 1923-04-26

In order to eliminate errors In the sale Of stamps
because of their similarity and to assist postal
clerks throughout the service in detecting short
paid matter an entire new series Of stamps, 21 In
number, has been Issued. Previously the various
denominations were almost identical in appear
ance with portraits Of either George Washington
or Benjamin Franklin upon them, and with only
slight variation In color. The new SERIES re-
garded as a masterpiece in the art Of engraving,
were so designed that every one Of the stamps had
upon Its face different portrait subject, with
distinctive contrast In the colors The only
change In denomination was the abandonment Of
the 18-cent stamp. A complete List Of the revised
designs follows:
Franklin 1c. Cleveland, 12c
Washington. &c. Indian Head 14c.
Lincoln. &c. Statue of Liberty. 15c.'
Martha Washington. lc. Yosemite Valley 0c
Roosevelt, &C. Niagara Falls 25c.
Garfield. &c. Buffalo, SOC.
Mckinley, &C. Arlington Amphitheater, soc
Grant, Sc. Lincoln, n
Jefferson. &c. United States Capitol, s.
Monroe. 1oc American Head. s.
Hayes. lie.
Already nine Of these new stamps have been
issued and will be in general use as soon as the
old supply of stamps is exhausted at the various
post offices Of the country. The other IL designs
Of the series are expected to be placed upon sale
within the next few months.
Evidently great deal has been done to revive
the morale of the $4,000 workers and to improve
working conditions State ''personal-contact" con-
ventions with an "open forum; service relations
organization With 1,O49 chapters from coast to
coast; free medical examination and vaccination;
rest rooms and cafeterias; reduction Of night
work. Saturday half-holidays and "holiday ho-
days" are among the items set forth.
There have been appointed 9,S91 postmnsters
since March 4, 1921. OF this number 1920 were
ex-service men, 1911 were women. and 100 were
employees who were promoted from the ranks
without examination the latter being an innova-
tion which enabled the department to reward mer-
itorious service. There have been 11,O80 fourth
class postmasters appointed also, making a total
Of 20980.
Haphazard handling of hotel mail addressed to
travelling public has been supplanted by new sys-
tenn.
Stamps have been ordered sold at registered
windows of post offices to end Inconvenience to
the public.
Postmasters have been instructed to participate
in civic affairs Of their respective communities as
part Of their duties.
Extraquality envelopes with superior grade Of
'parer have been placed on sale to supply public
demand
Box and refrigerator cars were mustered into
service to handle immense volume of Christmas
malls.
Cost of 2,OS0O00 pounds Of paper purchased in
1922 reduced more than Is per cent.
Chief engineer Of Post Office department ap-
pointed to supervise mechanical equipment and
laborsaving devices.
Finger printing of all postal savings depositors
has been introduced as precauton against defraud.
ing post office clerks.
Early mail campaign has resulted in transfer
ring many postal workers from night to day work.
Purchase of paint for conducting tests In 10 DIFF
ferent cities results In saving time for two or three
days.