
Telegram
Historical Technology
Refers to old communication method, not used in modern times.
Grandpa mentioned receiving a telegram when he was young.
Official Notifications
Often used for delivering important or formal news historically.
The family received a telegram announcing the coronation.
Concise Language
Telegrams were paid per word, so messages were brief and to the point.
The telegram read: 'Arrived safely. Stop. All well. Stop.'
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CableDispatchLetterMemorandumMessageMissiveNoteWire
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