Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 January 1885 — Postal Points. [ARTICLE]

Postal Points.

fFrtiin First Pa^e—C«nclud«d.] of letters received there daily is about 15,000. A newspaper is not forwarded in the mails unless postage is fully prepaid, so don't think Ssan beat Uncle Sam by ating a one cent stamp when two are required. Third and fourth class matter can be mailed in the same package, provided it does not exceed four pounds in weight but it subjects the entire package to fourth-class rates. Postal cards are handled with as much care and promptness in the matter of dispatch and delivery as though they were letters, even though the matter thereon is printed. Don’t forget that all parcels deposited for mailing must be so wrapped that they can be examined without destroying the wrapper, otherwise letter rates of postage are charged. There are thousands of little articles now sent by express which can be more safely, quickly, and carefully carried by mail if registered. ! he fee is only ten cents in addition to the postage. In making a present of a book it is permissible to write an inscription or dedication upon the cover or one of the blank leaves, but it must not contain anything that partakes of personal correspondence. Written visiting cards are regarded as first class matter and subject to letter rates. If they are printed they can be sent at the rate of one cent for each two ounces, that is, if the card is of an embellished design. In all your correspondence, whenever lit can be done, adve the street and number as well as county and state. This save much time and is a sure preventive against errors of delivery. It is much better to spell the aiame ofrthe state in full, A box with its lid nailed on is held as being closed against inspectionland is therefore subject to Better rates. Postmasters have mo right to pry open such a box ana then nail It up again. Even if the j had the riglit to<do so, they have not the time. A tax ball, a receipt, an abstract of title,-a power of attorney, a 'promissory note, mortgage, a draft or check, cancelled checks, coupons, an invoice bill,<a statement, a pension voucher, a telegraphic dispatch, a bank note, e-r any document with writing upon it, is subject to letter rates.