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June 13, 1920

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1920 the U.S. Post Office Department ruled that children may not be sent by parcel post, even those weighing less than the maximum weight limit of 11 pounds. Before 1920, there were several documented cases of people mailing children local distances to other relatives to avoid the higher expenses … Continue reading

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