The idea of mailing babies and children wouldn't cross most peoples' minds. But after the parcel post law went into effect in 1913, children were routinely weighed, stamped and "mailed" with postal ...

When the U.S. Post Office opened its domestic parcel post program in 1913, the novelty was far beyond what Amazon wrought. Having the post office deliver everyday items to and from homes nationwide ...

Although the sending and delivery of packages has long since become a facet of everyday life, with not just the U.S. Postal Service but also private companies such as UPS, FedEx, and OnTrac engaging ...

There’s no denying these are tough times for the U.S. Postal Service. That’s thanks to email and bills being delivered and paid online, stamp sales being way down, and operating expenses soaring way ...