A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Mon, 12 Jun '23
Fixture in a post office or a doctor's office
Sat, 10 Jun '23
2:1, e.g.
Sun, 26 Mar '23
"Do"-to-"do" delivery
Thu, 2 Feb '23
Instrument found in a post office or grocery
Tue, 11 Jan '22
Common bathroom device
Fri, 24 Sep '21
Sliding ___
Thu, 26 Aug '21
Important map information
Sun, 21 Feb '21
Weight right here!