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100 1 _aPhelps, Edith M.,
_d1881-1980
245 1 0 _aSelected Articles on the Parcels Post
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aDebaters' Handbook Series
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-06
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParcel post -- United States
830 0 _aDebaters' Handbook Series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52996
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