Local, city and rural delivery only, 5cts for the first pound and one cent for each additional pound.
Within 50 miles zone, 6cts for the first pound and 2cts for each additional pound.
Within 200 miles zone, 7cts for the first pound and 3cts for each additional pound.
Within 500 miles zone, 8cts for the first pound and 5cts for each additional pound.
Within 1,000 miles zone, 9cts for the first pound and 5cts for each additional pound.
Outside 2,000 miles zone, 12cts for the first pound and 10cts for each additional pound.
These rates are based on a careful computation of the actual cost of collecting, distributing and delivering packages, plus the actual cost of transportation.
Weight limit, 11 pounds and maximum charge 12cts, the international limit and rate.
Committee Progress and Recommendations
The committee has canvassed the situation carefully and corresponded at some length with many persons. It has also suggested that the various commissions take up and follow the matter with their respective congressmen. Many commissions have done this. South Dakota, at its annual library association meeting adopted a formal resolution to be forwarded to senators and congressmen for the state.