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Cartoon in the Washington Star

Cartoon in the Washington Star

Two men–“Senate” and “House”–hold the “annual message to Congress” with many tabs sticking out of it: “judicial reform,” “forestration,” “trust regulation,” “army promotions,” “secret service,” “labor,” “parcel post,” “greater navy,” and “inland waterways.” President Roosevelt says, “For the last time, gentlemen!”

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-08

The postpoffice, our mutual express company

The postpoffice, our mutual express company

Representative Bennet provides an overview of the current state of the United States Postal Service’s rates and capacity for shipping parcels, and outlines the rates charged by private express companies. He urges the passing of a law to increase revenue and allow for the shipping of more parcels and the provision of insurance on parcels sent through the mail. He compares the United States’s postal policy with those of other countries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-05-13

Creator(s)

Bennet, William S. (William Stiles), 1870-1962