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1913 Ohio Case: Parents Mailed Six-Year-Old Child for 15 Cents

When the US Postal Service introduced Parcel Post in 1913, allowing larger packages to be mailed, some families began shipping their young children to cut travel costs. One case drew national attention when six-year-old May Pierstorff was sent 73 miles by mail. The practice sparked a broad public debate that led to a ban on mailing children. Similar incidents continued until 1915, prompting the Postal Service to adopt stricter regulations.