The years between the late 19th Century and early 20th Century were an era of rapid technological advances, and communications were in on the revolution with the invention of the telephone and the radio. But for the Postal Service, it was more a time of extending the network and technologies that were already in place. more »
September 30, 2010 DMM Advisory Pricing — keeping you informed about the prices and mailing standards of the United States Postal Service Statement of Postmaster General on PRC Ruling, Fully Paying Retiree Health Benefit Mandate We are disappointed to learn that the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has denied our price filing. But we are encouraged more »
In the spring of 1860, three entrepreneurs started a short-lived messenger service whose legacy would live on beyond the next century. That service was the Pony Express. Pony Express’ rates were high, ringing in at $5 for a half-ounce letter, but so were the dangers faced by its riders. Stations were spaced about 10 miles more »