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Sounds of the Late 19th Century
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I Guess I'll Have To Telegraph My Baby
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Performed by Edward M. Favor
Recorded 1899
 
 
 
The full version of this file is available on CD0100. This CD contains more than 34 hours of historical audio.
Love songs about communication between separated lovers always reflect the level of technology available at the time. While writing was always available and the telephone was becoming a more common option for some, the telegraph was still an important means of communication over long distances at the turn of the century.
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