The telegram companies had a gimmick for particularly busy times of the year and special events. They had pre-written messages like “Merry Christmas one and all,” or “Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom in the world,” or “Congratulations Colonel Lindbergh.” There’d be dozens of these choices, each of them numbered. You’d go into the office, choose the message you wanted, give the recipient’s name and address and your name. The telegraphers would send the names and address and the number of the message.
cpalmeresq about 9 years ago
I don’t care what anyone else thinks – That had me laughing! (And, there’s nothing wrong with that!)
jamesbachreeves about 9 years ago
Then there’s the old one about sending 12 words with 6 words: ANACIN HOSPITAL ADAMANT BITTER ASININE PLACES.
Darryl Heine about 9 years ago
Make that 10 meows!
bmckee about 9 years ago
The telegram companies had a gimmick for particularly busy times of the year and special events. They had pre-written messages like “Merry Christmas one and all,” or “Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom in the world,” or “Congratulations Colonel Lindbergh.” There’d be dozens of these choices, each of them numbered. You’d go into the office, choose the message you wanted, give the recipient’s name and address and your name. The telegraphers would send the names and address and the number of the message.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member about 9 years ago
Wonderful seeing Joel!