Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 159, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1916 — New Ruling Concerning Rural Mail Boxes. [ARTICLE]

New Ruling Concerning Rural Mail Boxes.

All mail boxes erected on rural routes after Jul£ 1 must conform to the postoffice department specifications in every particular. In accordance with the order of the postmaster general, two sizes have been designated and adopted. iSize number one is designed for letters and ordinary mail, where it is not designed to care for parcel post packages. Size number two is 23% inches long, 11 inches wide and 14 inches high, and is designed for all mail, including parcel post. Patrons may use either side as preferred, and will not be required to discard boxes in use on July 1, if they, are in good condition. But all the new boxes installed after July 1 must be of the new make and must be approved by the postmaster at the place of manufacture. The different approved manufacturers and the places where they may be obtained may be learned by inquiry at the local postoffice.