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Domestic Rates of Postage

Applicable within the U. S. and between possessions of the U. S. including Porto Rico, Hawaii, Philippines, Guam, Tutuila and neighboring islands in the possession of the U. S., and the "Canal Zone" (the territory purchased from the Republic of Panama, embracing both the mainland and the islands of Perico, Naos, Culebra and Flamenco); and to the matter sent to Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Republic of Panama and the U. S. postal agency at Shanghai, China, and to officers or members of the crews of vessels of war of the U. S.

First Class. Includes wholly or partly written matter, sealed or unsealed (letters, U. S. postal cards, postcards manufactured by private persons), and matter closed against inspection. Typewriting and carbon and letter-press copies thereof are regarded as written matter.

Rate: Two cents for one ounce or fraction; U. S. postals, one cent each; postcards, one cent each. Limit of weight, four pounds.