GREAT BRITAIN: 21 Words

Making no effort to coin a deathless phrase, Edward of Wales last week inaugurated London Post Office's new telegraph rate of nine words for sixpence by wiring his father: "I have the honor to address Your Majesty in this inaugural telegram at the new rate of nine words for sixpence. Edward P."

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