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[[preprinted]] Addresses Name Street City Telephone Name Street City Telephone Name Street City Telephone Name Street City Telephone Name Street City Telephone Name Street City Telephone [[/preprinted]] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] Postage Rates Subject to change: Consult Postmaster DOMESTIC FIRST CLASS: Written matter and matter sealed against inspection. Letters 2c.for each oz. or fraction. Post Cards (private mailing cards) 1c. each. Postal Cards (Government) 1c. each. AIR MAIL: 5c. for first oz., 10c. for each additional oz. or fraction. SECOND CLASS: Newspapers, magazines and periodicals, 1c. for each 2 oz. or fraction. THIRD CLASS: Merchandise and printed matter weighing 8 oz. or less, 1 1/2c. for each 2 oz. or fraction. Special rate of 1c. for each 2 oz. or fraction for printed books and catalogs of 24 pages or more. FOURTH CLASS: Parcel post covers matter weighing over 8 oz. (except 1st and 2nd class). Zone rates apply. SPECIAL HANDLING: Provides a means for securing same fast transit and delivery on fourth class parcels as is accorded letter mail. The additional fee is 10c. for packages of 2 lbs. or less; 15c. over 2 lbs. and up to 10 lbs., 20c. over 10 lbs. If ordinary postage stamps are used, packages must be endorsed: "Special Handling". SPECIAL DELIVERY: Fee additional to postage. First Class up to 2 lbs. 10c.; over 2 lbs. and up to 10 lbs. 20c., over 10 lbs. 25c. Other Classes up to 2 lbs. 15c, over 2 lbs. and up to 10 lbs. 25c., over 10 lbs. 35c., (including special handling) If ordinary postage stamps are used, package or letter must be endorsed: "Special Delivery". REGISTRY MAIL: First class (sealed) Indemnity to $50, 15c.; to $100, 20c.; to $200, 30c.; to $300, 40c.; to $400, 50c.; to $500, 60c.; to $600, 70c.; to $700, 80c.; to $800, 90c.; to $1000, $1.00. Second and Third Class matter valued in excess of $100 is subject to first class. INSURANCE: For third and fourth class mail only. Fees: 5c., value to $5; 8c., above $5 to $25; 10c., above $25 to $50; 25c., above $50 to $100; 30c., above $100 to $150; 35c., above $150 to $200. RETURN RECEIPTS: For insured or registered mail, 3c. each. COLLECT ON DELIVERY: All classes of mail. Fees: 12c. up to $10 collection; 15c. to $50; 25c. to $100; 35c to $150; 45c to $200. C.O.D. fees insure articles for actual value according to fee paid. [[/preprinted]]
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