| Show HELP OF XMAS MAIL due to the heavy mall mail at xmas time the P 0 apt is enc you to procura your stamps early and have them affixed to letter mail before deposit tag in rural mail boxes for delivery deU very in accordance with this instruction the fali second assistant postmaster general sent the following letter to postmasters in order to facilitate the collection and dispatch of mall mail matter on rural routes all first and third claes class mail matter deposited in rural letter boxes for collection by carrier should have Stara stamps pr affixed pt af the proper rate of postage both postmaster and rural carrier should edvise patrons of the desirability for their cooperation to the end that mall mail be handled as ex as possible |