Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1917 — POSTAL RATES ARE EXPLAINED [ARTICLE]

POSTAL RATES ARE EXPLAINED

After November 1 It Will Cost 3 Cents to Send a Letter. In explanation of the new postal rates that go into effect November 1, when it will cost 3 cents to mail a letter other than drop letters, postmasters are giving <?ut the following information: All letters and other first-class matter will be subject to a rate of 3 cents for each ounce or fraction of an ounce, except that drop letters shall be subject to rate of 2 cents an ounce or fractioh thereof. A drop letter is one Addressed for delivery, either by city or rural carrier or through general delivery or lock box, at the office at which it is posted. There is no drop rate on any matter other than letters. Postal cards will be subject to a uniform rate of 2 cents for single and for each half of a double card regardless of destination. Post cards (private mailing cards), will be subject to a rate of 2 cents each when such cards bear a written message. When the message is wholly in print, the rate is 1 cent each. There is no change in the rate of third-class matter, which embraces miscellaneous printed matter weighing less than four pounds, circular letters, etc., and as yet no changes have been made in parcel post rates. -