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PARCEL POST RATES

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~ ;,.--~Packagesweighing

up to

pounds and measuring

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100

inches in combined length

PARCEL POST RATE TABLE

and girth (distance around at widest point),

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can be sent by parcel post in all postal zones.

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However, some articles may be ofmailable size

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or weight but cannot be sent by parcel post

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because of the nature of the merchandise.

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These are described as "Shipped by freight or

express." In such cases, refer to freight and ex–

press information below and specify freight or express shipment on

your order.

Figure postage on total weight of order

The shipping weight of each article is given in the catalog description.

When you write your order show the shipping weight of each article

ordered, in pounds and ounces, in the last two columns on the right side

of the order blank. Add the pounds and ounces and change ounces into

full pounds

(16

ounces to a pound). Then show the total weight in

pounds. Consult the parcel post rate table at right for the correct

amount to include in your remittance for postage.

For example:

your order adds up to

pounds and you live in Zone

the postage on your order would be

cents.

When figuring postage on packages weighing more than one pound,

always remember that the post office counts a fraction of a pound as a

full pound and charges postage accordingly. For example, if the total

weight of your order

pounds and

ounce, the postoffice charges

the parcel post rate for

full pounds. Therefore, you could include

additional articles weighing 15 ounces without having to pay one cent

more for postage. It means extra savings for you when you build up

your order to even pounds.

you don't know your parcel post zone refer to table at right or ask

your mail can:-ier.

Send enough money for postage

Include enough money in the remittance with your order to pay the

postage as we must pay postage on parcel post packages before we can

send your merchandise. Don't worry about sending more than the cor–

rect amount-if you send us too much, every cent extra will be promptly

returned to you. You pay only the exact postage needed for your order.

local Zone

Distance from

Minneapolis

Shipping

Within

Zones

Zone 3

Zone 4

Weight

Minne-

and

151 lo

301 lo

opoli.s

Not

Over

300

600

150 Mi.

Miles

2 oz. or less •••••••••

IY2c

1Y:ic

IY2c

1Y:ic

3 or 4oz•••••••••••

Sor

6 oz........... 4Y2c

4Y2C

4Y2c

7or8oz ••.•.•.••.•

9 oz. to

1 lb...

10c

11<

1 lb.

1 oz. to

2 lbs..

llc

12c

15c

2 lbs. 1 oz. lo 3 lbs..

12c

14c

18c

3 lbs. 1 oz. to 4 lbs..

10c

13c

16c

22c

4 lbs. 1 oz. to 5 Jbs ..

lOc

14c

18c

25c

lbs. 1 oz. to 6 lbs•.

1lc

15c

20c

29c

6 lbs. I oz. to

lbs..

llc

16c

22c

32c

lbs. 1 oz. lo 8 lbs.•

12c

17c

24c

36c

8 lbs. 1 oz. to 9 lbs..

12c

18c

26c

39c

9 lbs. 1 oz. to 10 lbs..

13c

19c

28c

43c

10 lbs. 1 oz. to

1 lbs..

13c

20c

30c

46c

11 lbs. 1 oz. to 12 lbs.•

14c

22c

32c

50c

12 lbs. 1 oz. to 13 Jbs ..

14c

23c

34c

54c

13 lbs. 1 oz. la 14 lbs..

15c

24c

36c

58c

14 lbs. 1 oz. to 15 lbs..

15c

25c

38c

61c

15 lbs. 1 oz. to 16 lbs..

16c

26c

40c

65c

16 lbs. 1 oz. to 17 lbs..

16c

27c

42c

68c

17 lbs. I oz; lo 18 lbs•.

17c

28c

44c

72c

18 lbs. 1 oz. lo 19 lbs..

17c

29c

46c

75c

19 lbs. 1 oz. lo 20 lbs..

18c

30c

48c

79c

25 lbs•.•••...•...•.. 20c

36c

59c

97c

30 lbs.••...•.....•.. 23c

41c

69c

$1.15

35 lbs. .............. 25c

47c

79c

1.33

40 lbs. .•.•.•••.•.•..

28c

53c

90c

1.51

45 lbs............... 30c

59c

$1.00

1.69

50 lbs......•.• , .••..

33c

64c

1.10

1.87

lbs. .••••••••• , •••

35c

70c

1.21

2.05

60 lbs. ••. ....•.•.••.

38c

75c

1.31

2.24

lbs............... 40c

81c

1.41

2.41

lbs. .............. 43c

87c

1.51

2.60

These rates ore subject to change without notice

Zone

601 lo

1,000

Miles

1Y:ic

4\.r.,c

12c

18c

23c

28c

34c

39c

44c

50c

56c

61c

66c

72c

77c

82c

89c

94c

99c

$1.05

1.10

1.15

1.43

1.70

1.98

2.25

2.52

2.79

3.07

3.34

3.62

3.88

How to Estimate Freight Charges to your Station

Freight is the best and most economical way to ship heavy, bulky merchandise.

Use the rate table below to estimate freight charges. Or ask your station agent,

or write us giving catalog numbers of items on which you want to know actual

freight charges. The minimum charge for any rail freight shipment is the rate for

100 lbs., but it is never Jess than $1.00. Charges for shipments over 100 pounds

are figured on actual weight. On freight orders of 100 pounds or less, made up of

several articles taking different rates, the highest rate applies to entire shipment.

there is a freight agent at your station, you pay freight charges when shipment

is received.

there is no freight agent, include additional money with your order

to cover freight charges.

you send too much, we will return the difference to you.

Factory and Warehouse Shipments. Articles described in the catalog as shipped

from one of our convenient factories or warehouses may be included on the same

order blank with goods shipped from our Mail Order house, but they will be

sent as separate shipments with separate shipping charges.

Direct-to-home freight delivery. Many railroads offer direct-to-home truck deliv–

ery service on rail freight shipments-usually only within city or village limits.

Ordinarily there is no extra charge except where the freight rate is very low-then

a slight extra charge is made by the railroad to cover the cost of delivering the

merchan_dise. Such deliveries are usually made to first floor or sidewalk.

Ask your freight agent or write us about this service-we are always glad to give

you information about the shipment of your orders.

Truck shipments.

your town is a regular stopping point on a Motor Carrier route,

consult their local representative to be sure trucks of that line can make proper

connections with shipping points given in the catalog description. Then mark an

"X" in the space provided on the order blank and specify name of trucking com–

pany serving your town and give your complete street address. Truck rates are

slightly higher than railroad rates.

Estimated Rail Freight Rates per 100

Pound~

Freight rates are based on distance. Therefore, the rates below can be used to estimate freight charges from MINNEAPOLIS

or any of our factories or warehouses.

For example,

if you live about 200 miles from Minneapolis and order furniture items weigh–

ing 125 pounds, multiply 125 pounds (1

times the 100-pound rate) by Sl.21 (the 100-pound rate for furniture items). 1Ux

$1.21 is $1.51. Add 3% (Sc) Federal Tax. Total estimated freight rate is $1.56. The actual freight charge may vary slightly.

MERCHANDISE

100

Miles

Baskets, Baby, , , , , , , , , , , , ... , .... $1.16

Bathinettes. .. .. . • • • • • • • . • . . . . . . • . 62c

Bridge Sets••••.•••• ,,..... ...... 58c

Cabinets, Record ••••••• , • . . . • • . . . 62c

Cameras. • . . • • . . • • • • • • . . . . . . . . . . 58c

Desks., ,.... .................... 62c

Drum Outfits.. ,,,,,,,, ........... $1.16

Furniture, Set Up. , ..••.•...•...• , • 62c

lawn Mowers, Electric. . • . . . . . • • • • • 49c

Outboard Motors .. , .• , . • . . . . . . • . . 49c

Phonographs, Console•.•••.. ••.• ,.. 58c

Photographic Supplies. . . • • • • . . . • . . 58c

Play Yards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49c

200

300

400

500

700

800

Miles

Miles

Miles Miles

Miles

$2.26 $2.84 $3.58 $4.10 $5.86 $6.64

1.21 1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

1.13 1.42 1.79 2.05 2.93 3.32

1.21

1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

1.13 1.42 1.79 2.05 2.93 3.32

1.21 1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

2.26 2.84 3.58 4.10 5.86 6.64

1.21 1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

96c

1.21 1.52 1.74 2.50 2.87

96c

1.21

1.52 1.74 2.50 2.87

$1.13 1.42 1.79 2.05 2.93 3.32

1.13 1.42 1.79 2.05 2.93 3.32

96c

1.21 1.52 1.74 2.50 2.87

MERCHANDISE

100

200

300

400

500

700

800

Miles

Miles Miles

Miles Miles Miles

Miles

-P-oo~l~T~o~b-le-s-

.. -.-.-.-.-.-..-.-.-.-.-. -.-.-.-.-.

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53C

$1.03 $1.31 $1.63 $1.87 $2.69 $3.08

Recorders, Wire, Console Model..... 62c

1.21

1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

Screens......................... 49c

96c

1.21 1.52 1.74 2.50 2.87

Skiis............................ 62c $1.21

1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

Tables, S.U ...................... 62c

1.21 1.54 1.93 2.21 3.16 3.58

Tables, Tobie Tennis............... 53c

.1.03 1.31 1.63 1.87 2.69 3.08

Toboggans. ..............·....... 58c

1.13 1.42 1.79 2.05 2.93 3.32

Tools, Hand .• ,, , , , , . , . , . , . . . . . . . . 43<..

83c

1.07 1.36 1.54 2.21 2.54

Tools, Power. . .. .. .. • .. .. •• . .. .. . 53c $1.03 1.31 1.63 1.87 2.69 3.08

Toys........... .......... ....... 53c

1.03 1.31 1.63 1.87 2.69 3.08

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Rates

this page

were

in effect when this

catalog

was printed

and ore subject to change

without notice

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