Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1909 — POINTER ON GIFT SENDING [ARTICLE]

POINTER ON GIFT SENDING

Do Not Write “Do Not Open Till Christmas” on 3d Class Mall. Washington, Dec. 10. —It has been decided by the classification committee of the postoffice department that the words “Not to be opened until Christmas day,” or similar inscription, may be written gnly on such parcels as bear postage at first-class rates. Packages that are mailed at third class or fourth class rates may bear the same inscription, provided that it is printed or stamped on them.