Western Union Telegram, 1950s
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| Man | A Western Union telegram commands attention | 0:01 |
| contract awarded can you ship by first of month | 0:04 | |
| reply by wire. | 0:07 | |
| Just look at his happy face as he calls | 0:08 | |
| his secretary to get the production and shipping men | 0:10 | |
| in for a conference. | 0:12 | |
| He needs facts | 0:13 | |
| there's no room for error. | 0:14 | |
| Can they ship by the first? | 0:15 | |
| If so, just watch the sales go up, up, and up! | 0:17 | |
| Is the production okay? | 0:22 | |
| Shipping okay? | 0:25 | |
| Now by sure. | 0:27 | |
| Good, well then get going, there's a lot to do | 0:31 | |
| but it can be done efficiently and economically | 0:35 | |
| by telegram. | 0:37 | |
| First, close the deal and wire assurance that | 0:39 | |
| the shipment will arrive on time. | 0:43 | |
| Then, a telegram to the suppliers asking for more parts and | 0:45 | |
| arrange for trucks to pick up and deliver. | 0:49 | |
| Well old B.b. looks pleased, doesn't he? | 0:54 | |
| And so does his secretary. | 0:56 | |
| Another important job handled quickly and efficiently | 0:57 | |
| by Western Union telegram. | 1:00 |
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