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Domestic News
October 17, 1919
The Lexington Advertiser
Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Postoffice Inspector Chas. R. Reese states that Lexington qualifies for a free city mail delivery system due to sufficient business volume and passable streets. Residents can opt for it if they number houses properly, reflecting the city's growth.
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Lexington Entitled to
Free Mail Delivery
Postoffice Inspector Chas. R. Reese informed an Advertiser representative that Lexington meets the requirements for free city mail delivery system. The volume of business transacted is ample, and the streets and sidewalks are in condition to fill the demands of the department in regard to passability. If the people of Lexington so desire, they can get free delivery. All the houses may have to be properly numbered, but this should be done anyway, as Lexington long since passed out of the village stage and is a full-fledged city in every way.
Free Mail Delivery
Postoffice Inspector Chas. R. Reese informed an Advertiser representative that Lexington meets the requirements for free city mail delivery system. The volume of business transacted is ample, and the streets and sidewalks are in condition to fill the demands of the department in regard to passability. If the people of Lexington so desire, they can get free delivery. All the houses may have to be properly numbered, but this should be done anyway, as Lexington long since passed out of the village stage and is a full-fledged city in every way.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Lexington Mail Delivery
Free Postal Service
Postoffice Inspector
House Numbering
What entities or persons were involved?
Chas. R. Reese
Where did it happen?
Lexington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lexington
Key Persons
Chas. R. Reese
Outcome
eligible for free mail delivery if houses are numbered and desired by residents.
Event Details
Postoffice Inspector Chas. R. Reese informed that Lexington meets requirements for free city mail delivery due to ample business volume and passable streets and sidewalks.