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[–] 26 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Letters weren't only for cross-continental communication.

Before electronic communication you'd send a letter or just show up unannounced.

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  • [–] 14 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    And you left a "calling card" if you really need/want to talk.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    Yes! My grandfather (the movies one from my other comment, not the moonshiner) was still leaving his business cards on people's doors in the 90s when I'd ride around with him trying to collect payments on our customers' accounts.

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