A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Parcel post
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That branch of the post office having to do with thecollection, transmission, and delivery of parcels. The British InlandParcel Post was established in 1883. The present rates, dating from1897, are 3d. for parcels not exceeding one pound and 1d. for eachadditional pound up to the limit of 10 pounds. A general parcel postwas established in the United States by Act of August 24, 1912, whichtook effect Jan. 1, 1913. Parcels must not exceed 11 pounds in weightnor 72 inches in length and girth combined. Provision is made frominsuring parcels up to .00, and also for sending parcels C.O.D.The rates of postage vary with the distance. See Zone, below.
Parcel post meaning & definition 1 of Parcel post.
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the system in which parcelsare sent by post:
Parcel post meaning & definition 2 of Parcel post.
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