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^[[11. 20 ------- 200 300]] [[58 19 ------ 39 11 ------ 50]] [[preprinted]] [[boxed]] RAILWAY EXPRESS DATA [[line]] First Class General merchandise - Rates very according to weight and distance required. Second Class Articles of Food and Drink with limitations, also seeds, roots, grains, etc. Rates 25% less than First Class. Third Class Books, Advertising, Printed Matter, Printed Cards, Calendars, etc. Each Package should be marked to indicate contents. Value limited to $10.00. Rate 1c. for each 2 oz. or fraction thereof. Minimum charge 15c. Special Express Rates are available for certain classes of merchandise. A special rate for advertising matter, with a minimum charge of 25c. and point to point commodity rates are available. Such information may be obtained from any Express Office. All Rates and Charges include Collection and Delivery in cities and principal towns. Packages may be left at Western Union Offices, or will be called for by Western Union messengers, without extra charge. Regular Express charges include insurance up to $50.00 on each shipment of 100 lbs. or less, and 50c. per lb. where shipments weigh over 100 lbs. Additional insurance may be obtained at 10c. per $100.00 or fraction thereof. Charges may be prepaid by shipper or collected from consignee. Air Express service is operated in co-operation with Rail Express. Shipments for transportation by air are accepted under the same general terms and conditions. Shipments of unusual bulk or weight (over 200 lbs.) are not accepted for transportation by air, except by advance arrangement. Practically all classes of matter can be handled by air express, except live creatures, and inflammables. [[/preprinted]] [[/boxed] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] Monday 1 January 1st Day Happy New Year 365 Days to come [[double line]] [[/preprinted]] Quite Cold I ironed then washed quite busy then Mama & I went to the show ^[[Judge Hardy & Son]]. Earl Morey did not show up so I had the chores to do Had some trouble with the car We finally went to Blue Jacket School Party. Nice time Took in $1.40
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