This edition had all images removed.

LoC No.: 11035968

Title: Selected Articles on the Parcels Post

Series Title: Debaters' Handbook Series

Credits: Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital
Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Selected Articles on the Parcels Post" by Edith M. Phelps is a collection of articles written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1911. This work explores various arguments surrounding the establishment and expansion of a parcels post system in the United States, contrasting it with systems in other countries. The book compiles opinions regarding the financial and social implications of such a system, examining both its potential benefits and drawbacks. The opening portion introduces the topic of the parcels post, detailing the historical context and the competing perspectives surrounding its implementation. It highlights the ongoing debate among policymakers and industry stakeholders, emphasizing the recommendations of past Postmasters-General for expanding the current parcels service, which is limited in weight and high in cost. The introduction presents supporting arguments from proponents who believe in the modernization and enhancement of postal services to better support the public, alongside the concerns of detractors who fear economic disadvantages for local businesses and rural communities. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for further in-depth discussions on the merits and challenges of a parcels post system as seen through various lenses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Compiler: Phelps, Edith M., 1881-1980

EBook No.: 52996

Published: Sep 6, 2016

Downloads: 116

Language: English

Subject: Parcel post -- United States

LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11035968

Title: Selected Articles on the Parcels Post

Series Title: Debaters' Handbook Series

Credits: Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital
Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Selected Articles on the Parcels Post" by Edith M. Phelps is a collection of articles written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1911. This work explores various arguments surrounding the establishment and expansion of a parcels post system in the United States, contrasting it with systems in other countries. The book compiles opinions regarding the financial and social implications of such a system, examining both its potential benefits and drawbacks. The opening portion introduces the topic of the parcels post, detailing the historical context and the competing perspectives surrounding its implementation. It highlights the ongoing debate among policymakers and industry stakeholders, emphasizing the recommendations of past Postmasters-General for expanding the current parcels service, which is limited in weight and high in cost. The introduction presents supporting arguments from proponents who believe in the modernization and enhancement of postal services to better support the public, alongside the concerns of detractors who fear economic disadvantages for local businesses and rural communities. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for further in-depth discussions on the merits and challenges of a parcels post system as seen through various lenses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Compiler: Phelps, Edith M., 1881-1980

EBook No.: 52996

Published: Sep 6, 2016

Downloads: 116

Language: English

Subject: Parcel post -- United States

LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.