The exhibition of the phonograph in Gisborne has had a marked influence on the youthful mind, practical illustration being so much more effective than any written description. It will be the more interesting to learn Mr Edison’s opinion on the present style of telegraphy. On being asked whether he thought it would soon be done
away with he replied : “ Yes ; but not until the old-timers have disappeared. The operators now have a deep-seated prejudice against any inventions that will simplify telegraphy. But some of the inventions have already been made, and it is only a question of time when a man can rush into a telegraph office, scratch off a note to his wife in Chicago, and the exact duplicate of his note will be delivered over the wire to his wife. This will not be all by any means, but maps, pictures, (newspaper pictures) will be transmitted promptly by wire. These new inventions will be for the coming generation to see in practical use.”
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 568, 10 February 1891, Page 2
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165Untitled Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 568, 10 February 1891, Page 2
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