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101 years ago

PostPosted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:45 pm
by Steve M
At one time in the US it was possible to mail your children, for a small fee (53 cents +or-) simply by attaching a stamp to their clothing, after having weighed them. The postmaster general of the day put a quick stop to this, but at least two little children are known to have been mailed. At those prices.. my neighborhood would be child free! :shifty:

http://postalmuseumblog.si.edu/2013/02/ ... eries.html

Re: 101 years ago

PostPosted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:27 pm
by OldAirmail
Thanks, Steve. I enjoyed that. :D

Re: 101 years ago

PostPosted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:42 pm
by Webb
I hope Jeff Bezos doesn't see this.

He'll start strapping kids to drones for rapid delivery.