"...In the collections of the National Postal Museum and on display in the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery one such paddle that was used by the Board of Health in Montgomery, Alabama, looks more like a diabolical hairbrush than a public health safety tool. The perforating paddle was used like a hammer to poke numerous holes in envelopes in order to allow the contents to get a full measure of fumigation, the second step in sanitizing the mail..."
Reference: www.smithsonianmag.com
VA secretary urges Schumer to reopen government, affirm ‘nation’s duty’ to
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VA secretary urges Schumer to reopen government, affirm ‘nation’s duty’ to
veterans Snippet of Article: "...Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins
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