Prohibition was passed in 1919. On June 13, 1920 the US Postal Service ruled that children could
no longer be sent via parcel post.* Coincidence?
Consequence?
My
theory is that parental tolerance levels were low, so they were shipping the kids to
the grandparents to get a break.
Dr. M’s
theory is that the kids were shipped to Canada & then returned with a
little extra freight (if you know what I mean).
What
do you think?
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| This isn't an example of children being sent parcel post. Dr. M staged this little stunt one Christmas. They were "helping" to wrap his Christmas present. It was the closest illustration I could find. |
*Just
parcel post? How about first class?
LOL -- I didn't know there was ever a time when sending children by parcel post would have been legal! What about FedEx?
ReplyDeleteWow I'll bet sending a child by FedEx would cost about as much as a plane ticket!
DeleteKids in the mail? REALLY? Did they put a stamp on their forehead and drop 'em off at the post office or actually put them in a box? haha!
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It really does boggle the mind :)
DeleteSounds more pleasant than some of these Carnival cruises that have been making the news.
ReplyDeleteThis is true!
DeleteWhat happens if you send a kid through the mail and the package arrives with postage due, and no one has money to pay the extra money?
ReplyDeleteThey probably put the child to work sorting mail...
DeleteI like the cause and effect theory. This is a cute photo -- it sounds like you and Dr. M have a lot of fun together.
ReplyDeleteWe really do!
DeleteProhibition was passed in 1919. On June 13, 1920 the US Postal Service ruled that children could no longer be sent via parcel post.
ReplyDeleteOK, it took me a while, but then I had to laugh out loud!
:)
DeleteLOL....I can always count on you and Dr. M for a good smile. Loved this little posed picture. Personally...you might get there quicker with UPS.
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