How many of you have ever (or never) sent or received a telegram? When was the last time you sent a telegram? Other than sending and receiving money orders through what was then a telegraph office, I have never sent or received a telegraph, as far as I can recall.
Sent: No fun, send Mon, your son. stop Reply: Too bad, so sad, your dad. Stop This or something similar all in 1952.
I used to send them frequently in the 50s and early 60s. Send one occasionally to my grandson in Puerto Rico. I maintain a Western Union account.
I never sent or received one. I don't know anyone who has ever sent or received one. I guess I should be thankful for that because it seems that they only carried bad news.