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In 1913, Ohio Couple Reportedly Mailed Baby for 15 Cents

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In 1913, Ohio Couple Reportedly Mailed Baby for 15 Cents

When Parcel Post launched in 1913, some parents reportedly used it to send children on long trips for less than train fare. Public outrage followed, and postal officials banned mailing children, though cases continued into 1915.

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