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Show EXPECTS HEAVY GIFT TRAFFIC DURING THE - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY? In anticipation of a substantia Christmas business this year, the Kail way Express Agency has prepare-more prepare-more than a million special holida; package address labels for distribu ti'on to Express shippers during th next two weeks, according to A. A Hillary, local agent. :The purpose is to encourage earl; shipping, the proper marking am proper packing of shipments. Start ing a shipment out right, having i properly marked, and properly pack -ed, are the two main points in.orde; to- have your gift reach its destina tion in proper time in good condition. condi-tion. ' . It is the opinion of Mr. Hillary that ;the express business of the country is a good barometer of general gen-eral business conditions and that the traffic is well up to the average-; of other years. Particular attention has been paid to this theory locally, and 5lr. Hillary states that contrary to ialkbout dull times, -that the local express business is above ' average and - that indicates that the business conditions of Milford . are good, in fact, a little bit better than usual. Care should be used in the packing pack-ing of gifts of a fragile nature; -When Vou are packing such shipments, ask yourself if you think it is properly packed to reach its destination' in ?;6od condition, with proper handling. W.e v.ill do our part in the proper handling if you will do yours in the packing. A great deal of care should be used when abbreviation of states are used. If in doubt as to the correct cor-rect abbreviation, spell the name of the state out. There are lots of town.1 and cities of the same name in different dif-ferent states, and if the name of thf state is not legible it may cause e xlelay in going to the wrong... state. ' Mr. Hillary announced, that a supply sup-ply of holiday package address labels lab-els had arrived at the local, express office and are ready for distribution. He also states that he has a supply sup-ply of heavy paper and strong, cord and whenever possible will give what -help he can to assist those" that wish to bring their packages to the office to properly wrap for shipping. |