I can't help but think that telegram style was more a function of the exorbitant cost and pricing model of sending a telegram. https://newatlas.com/last-telegr

I can't help but think that telegram style was more a function of the exorbitant cost and pricing model of sending a telegram. https://newatlas.com/last-telegraph-message/28314/#:~:text=In%201860%2C%20for%20example%2C%20a,cost%20%24100%20(about%20%242%2C600) https://newatlas.com/last-telegraph-message/28314/#:~:text=I.... Relative to wages in the 1860s, telegrams were very expensive. https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2016/10/where-the-money-wentin-1860/ https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2016/10/where-the-money-w...