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Telephone in cars sparks doomsday humor from Lidhty
In a satirical take, Lidhty warns that an American Telephone and Telegraph car to house phone system will turn highways into chaos. He jokes about drivers distracted by calls causing crashes, ruined outfits, lost suits, and absurd mishaps, fearing national wealth shifts to repair and mortuary trades.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States
Rhone
Key West
Portland