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Rural Mail Delivery Extension

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Parent Issue
Day
12
Month
December
Year
1902
Copyright
Public Domain
OCR Text

RURAL MAIL DELIVERY EXTENSION

HOPES ARE BRIGHT THAT WASHTENAW WILL HAVE IT

If the Present Congress Makes Appropriations at Least Four More Routes From Here

The extending of the postoffice rural delivery system in Washtenaw county is a probable proceeding of this session of congress that will be watched with keen interest here. Postmaster Pond expects to hear any day that the measure has been passed upon authorizing the much-needed extension.

Strange as it may seem only about half the territory of the entire county is now provided for with a delivery system. Four rural carriers are all that are allowed the local postoffice at the present time and it will take double that number to cover the territory now without any delivery and that already covered.

Congressman Smith has expressed himself on the question to the effect that he believes he will be able to put the measure through this congress. However, there may be some difficulty owing to the shortness of the congressional session. For a long time the neighboring farmers have been clamoring fo the passage of this measure and in the event of its passage, which from all appearances is practically assured, they will no doubt be greatly pleased.