Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 185, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1915 — To Increase Size of Parcel Post Packages. [ARTICLE]

To Increase Size of Parcel Post Packages.

An increase in the size of packages that may be sertt by parcels poet and the issuing of receipts for packages is a new measure to be effective Sept. 1 in the postal service, according to recent advices received here. The limitation in sizer of packages that may n<fw be sent is 72 inches in length and girth combined, while that of the new order is placed at 84 inches. Receipts may be given by the postmaster at the mailing office upon payment of one cent-f or the affixing to the parcel of a stap to show that a receipt has been given. This applies to fourth class matter which’ shall embrace all other matters, including farm and factory products and books not now embraced by law in the first or second class, with the exception of books in third class, not exceeding 50 pounds for delivery in first or second zones, nor exceeding 20 pounds in any other zone.