Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1914 — NEW AMENDMENT [ARTICLE]

NEW AMENDMENT

'Io Parcel Post Regulation Approved By I'oHtinnater-General. k Washington, March i.i.—Pos’mast< -r-General Burleson today approved air amendment of the parcel post’s regulations, under which butter, eggs, fruits,’ vegetables, poultry and other articles in parcels weighing from 20- to 50 pounds may be shipped in the first and second zones, in boxes and < rates similar to those handled by express comic nies. The amendment provides that pan-els weighing 20 pounds or less will be handled as heretofore, and must be securely packed in "such a manner as to be safely treated in bags witih other matter.