When ordering material by express, make sure that you give the address, to which you wish it sent, in such a way that a mistake on the part of the forwarder will be out of the question.
If you send away goods by express, make sure that they are securely packed, and be equally sure that the address is clearly written and in a large hand. It would be better if the address could be painted on with a brush.
If you should send perishable stuff, like meat, flowers, glass, or fruit, be sure to label the package "perishable" or "Handle with care, glass."
On long distance transportation prepayment is required; on short distances it is optional.
It is always better to get from the express agent a receipt for the matter taken in charge.
Take care to put your own address on the lower left-hand corner of the package to be sent.
If the person to whom the parcel is sent cannot be found, the address will enable the express company to notify the sender at once of the fact.
When sending any goods by express, it is always prudent to notify the person for whom they are intended of the fact by mail, and also to state the company by which the matter was sent and the date of shipment.
THE COMPANY'S DUTY
The express company must always require, on delivering goods, a receipt from the receiver.