1) Postage rates for post cards, letters, books, circulars, newspapers, merchandise/samples, and commercial papers being sent within Canada and to/from other countries are outlined.
2) Parcel post rates to the UK, Mexico, Jamaica and others is 12 cents per pound with maximum weights and sizes listed.
3) Registration and special delivery options are available, with fees and requirements specified.
4) Post office savings banks are established across Canada, allowing deposit of dollars with 3% annual interest. Average land values per acre in 1911 are provided for each Canadian province.
1) Postage rates for post cards, letters, books, circulars, newspapers, merchandise/samples, and commercial papers being sent within Canada and to/from other countries are outlined.
2) Parcel post rates to the UK, Mexico, Jamaica and others is 12 cents per pound with maximum weights and sizes listed.
3) Registration and special delivery options are available, with fees and requirements specified.
4) Post office savings banks are established across Canada, allowing deposit of dollars with 3% annual interest. Average land values per acre in 1911 are provided for each Canadian province.
1) Postage rates for post cards, letters, books, circulars, newspapers, merchandise/samples, and commercial papers being sent within Canada and to/from other countries are outlined.
2) Parcel post rates to the UK, Mexico, Jamaica and others is 12 cents per pound with maximum weights and sizes listed.
3) Registration and special delivery options are available, with fees and requirements specified.
4) Post office savings banks are established across Canada, allowing deposit of dollars with 3% annual interest. Average land values per acre in 1911 are provided for each Canadian province.
1) Postage rates for post cards, letters, books, circulars, newspapers, merchandise/samples, and commercial papers being sent within Canada and to/from other countries are outlined.
2) Parcel post rates to the UK, Mexico, Jamaica and others is 12 cents per pound with maximum weights and sizes listed.
3) Registration and special delivery options are available, with fees and requirements specified.
4) Post office savings banks are established across Canada, allowing deposit of dollars with 3% annual interest. Average land values per acre in 1911 are provided for each Canadian province.
British and foreign, 2 cents. Letters.—Canada, U. S. or Mexico, United King- dom, Egypt, British Possessions and Protectorates, 2 cents per ounce. To foreign countries, 5 cents for the first ounce and 3 cents for each additional ounce or fraction of an ounce. Local or drop-letters, 1 cent per ounce. Books, Circulars, etc.—Canada and all Postal Union Countries, 1 cent per -2 ounces. Limit, 5 pounds, (Single book, 10 pounds), domestic., foreign, 4 pounds, G ounces. Size, domestic, limited to 30 in. by 12 in. width or depth. Open at both ends or both sides. Newspapers.—Per four ounces, 1 cent. Merchandise, etc.—(Fourth-class Matter). In Canada or to U. S., 1 cent per ounce or fraction thereof. Limit 5 po'inds in Canada, 4 pounds 6 ounces to the United States; 30 in. by 12 in.^ width or depth. Open to examination. Samples.—1 cent per 2 ounces or fraction thereof. (tinimum payment to places outside of Canada, 2 cents. Limits: Canada, 3 pounds (tea 8 oz.); United Kingdom, j pounds; U. S. and foreign countries, 12 ounces. Must not have salable value. Commercial Papers.—Foreign Post, 1 cent per 2 ounces. Minimum payment, 5 cents. Limits, 4 pounds, 2 ft. by 1 ft. width or depth. A roll may be 30 in. by 4 in. • Parcel Post.—United Kingdom, Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Lucia, Barbadoes, Leeward Islands, British Guiana, 12 cents per pound or fraction thereof. Limit, 11 pounds, 30 in. length, 12 in. width or depth. Combined length and girth, 6 ft. Golf sticks, um- brellas, etc., 42 in. length allowed. For other coun- tries consult Postmaster. Registration. — 5 cents in addition to regular postage. Special Delivery Letters.—In certain cities of Canada. 7 A. M. to 10 p. M., except Sunday, 10 cents extra postage and words "Special Delivery," upper left hand corner. Post Office Savings Banks.—P O. Savings Banks are established at general offices and mostc: the branches. Sums of one dollar or any multiple o: one dollar may be deposited. Interest, 3 per cent, Average Land Values (C. and S. Monthly, Jan. 1911) Occupied Land, per. Acre.—Canada, $38.45 . P. E. I., $31.24; N. S., $24.72; N. B., $18.50; Que $42.50, Ont., $48.00; Man., $28.67 : Sask. $22.00' Alb, #24.00 , B. C-,^74.00.