Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1901 — Shirt Waists for Carriers. [ARTICLE]

Shirt Waists for Carriers.

The following order, drafted by Superintendeent Machen of the free delivery service, with a view to relieving letter carriers throughout the country of wearing heavy uniform coats and vests during the summer, has been signed by Postmaster General Smith: “During the heated term postmasters may permit letter carriers to wear a neat shirt waist or loose-fitting blouse, Instead of coat and vest, the same to be made of light gray chambray gingham, light gray cheviot, or other light gray washable material; to be worn with turn-down collar, dark tie, and a neat belt; all to be uniform at each office.”