 So you could send sticks of butter to people who were purchasing them, keep it cool and keep it protected through the mail as well. Bees, queen bees and beehives were being sent through the mail right from day one. Special boxes were built so they couldn't escape, but you keep food inside so they stay alive. There's all kinds of items that were being sent right from the get-go that we would think would be maybe a little odd today or just maybe to take for granted. Why would you send your child through the mail?