How some parents saved Transportation Fees

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In 1913, the United States Postal Service increased the allowable weight for parcels from 4lbs to 50lbs, leading to the unusual practice of parents mailing their children. Between 1913 and 1915, at least seven children were legally mailed and delivered through the postal system. This historical anecdote has sparked humorous discussions among forum members, with jokes and playful banter about the implications of such a delivery method.

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  • Understanding of U.S. Postal Service regulations from the early 20th century
  • Knowledge of historical context regarding parcel delivery services
  • Familiarity with postal weight limits and their evolution
  • Awareness of cultural references and humor related to mailing practices
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  • Research the history of the U.S. Postal Service and its regulations
  • Explore the impact of postal weight limits on shipping practices
  • Investigate other unusual historical practices in parcel delivery
  • Learn about modern postal regulations and their implications for shipping
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This discussion is beneficial for historians, postal service enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of shipping practices and cultural humor surrounding unconventional delivery methods.

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Precious packages: Frugal US parents 'mailed' their children through the Postal Service after the weight limit on packages was increased in 1913
  • Postal officials increased the allowable weight of parcels from 4lbs to 50lbs in 1913
  • That’s when all kinds of strange goods showed up in the mail, including children
  • At least seven children were stamped, mailed and dutifully delivered by the service between 1913 and 1915

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4555146/US-parents-legally-mailed-children.html
 
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Gives new meaning to the phrase "The czech is in the mail". :oldtongue:
 
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Thats great!

I wonder if we can come up with some other related jokes.
 
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@Borg you're killing it here. I can't think of any good jokes that aren't somewhat risque.

Where's @OmCheeto when you need him?
 
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You've got male.
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Of course, if there's postage due, that would be fee-male. :doh:
 
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Nothing new here at all. We have had this kind of delivery service for centuries ...

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jedishrfu said:
@Borg you're killing it here. I can't think of any good jokes that aren't somewhat risque.

Where's @OmCheeto when you need him?

@phinds wears the humor medal this year.

Wait a minute. I was supposed to mail him a dead baked baby about a week ago, and it's still sitting on my kitchen counter. He didn't ask you to start this thread, as a "Hey Om! Where's my log??" reminder, did he?

OmCheeto whistles innocently, pretending he hasn't noticed the log all week.
 
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