Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1899 — COLLECT MAIL AT THE DOOR. [ARTICLE]

COLLECT MAIL AT THE DOOR.

New fyitem in New York Will Boon Be Extended. Within sixty days the letter carriers of New York will begin collecting valuable mail matter direct from private residences. The method to be employed was originated by Edward C. Ijadden, third assistant postmaster general, and the carriers will carry a receipt book from which they will issue receipts for parcels or letters sent as registered mail. This system will soon be extended to all postofflces having carriers.