Parcel post was introduced by the USPS on January 1st, 1913 and in the early years there were many interesting stories of about what people were shipping, as well as the challenges the postal workers had in adapting to the new service. There were even stories of people shipping children by parcel post!
 
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Parcel post was introduced by the USPS on January 1st, 1913 and in the early years there were many interesting stories of about what people were shipping, as well as the challenges the postal workers had in adapting to the new service. There were even stories of people shipping children by parcel post! For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com

Parcel post was introduced by the USPS on January 1st, 1913 and in the early years there were many interesting stories of about what people were shipping, as well as the challenges the postal workers had in adapting to the new service. There were even stories of people shipping children by parcel post!
 
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
<a href="https://michaeldelaware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://michaeldelaware.com</a>

S2 E118 - The Early Days of Parcel Post

Southwest Michigan is rich in history, as the region contains the second wave of twelve counties organized in the State in 1829. The stories encapsulate pioneer triumphs and tragedy, amazing events and resilient, enterprising and passionate people. The region developed along the Territorial Roads, connecting the first land routes between Detroit and Chicago, which later brought with it the railroads and modern highways. 

Starting from the Battle Creek regional area, and branching out from there, join me as I explore forgotten tales of Southwest Michigan’s past.

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Southwest Michigan is rich in history, as the region contains the second wave of twelve counties organized in the State in 1829. The stories encapsulate pioneer triumphs and tragedy, amazing events and resilient, enterprising and passionate people. The region developed along the Territorial Roads, connecting the first land routes between Detroit and Chicago, which later brought with it the railroads and modern highways. Starting from the Battle Creek regional area, and branching out from there, join me as I explore forgotten tales of Southwest Michigan’s past.

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