Chain
letter telegraph (published). Sponsored by Western Union. US, 1935.
Send $2 Western Union top name. Omit first name, add yours. Sell
two copies to good prospects only. Show receipt for money order sent. Bring
customers to office to certify transaction.
New York Times. "Chain Telegrams in $3,600,000
Suit." June 21, 1935, p. 15, col. 2. William F. Zwirmer, as a "common informer,"
sues Western Union - cites above text as provided on forms by Western Union
office in Camden. Says Western Union accepted 1,800 chain telegrams between
June 7 and 15 at Camden Office. Company accepted list of six names and
$2.51: $2 to top name and 51c for printing, typing and transmitting or
relaying the list. Promise of $128. Was 35-06wu$.
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