[GreenKeys] Mystery machine

[Bruce Gentry]

Mr. Hebern was an interesting character, among other things, he spent 
time in prison.  I don't know if he was the first to invent the 
precursor of the Enigma, but he obtained a patent and tried to sell it. 
The US government and military were not interested, almost no 
businesses-except the Mafia!- took any interest  either, so he took it 
to Europe and made a few sales there.  There were serious regrets over 
ignoring him and his invention a decade or so later. Considering the 
most common customers, if this photo was taken in the USA, it could 
easily be a secretary for a hooch distributer during prohibition.

On 2/25/18 6:23 PM, Nick wrote:
> Thank you Dave. I was not sure if I could believe the sellers 
> description. Sure it is a beautiful machine on your link.
>
> Thanks, Nick
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Dave Wade <dave.g4ugm at gmail.com>
> Date: 2/25/18 6:14 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: 'Nick' <creativegardening at hotmail.com>, GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [GreenKeys] Mystery machine
>
> Nick,
>
> A quick google turned up this. Very interesting.
>
> http://www.jproc.ca/crypto/hebern_1.html
>
> Dave
>
> *From:*greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *Nick
> *Sent:* 25 February 2018 22:52
> *To:* GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [GreenKeys] Mystery machine
>
> Hi gang,
>
> I found a photograph for sale on eBay (not mine and I am not 
> interested to purchase) where a lady is operating a machine I can't 
> identify. Anyone with a clue? Please share!
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Photograph-Western-Union-Hebern-Electric-Code-Machine-Operator-Year-1923-8x10/222824531632?hash=item33e16086b0:g:9EUAAOSwKIdad1t4
>
> Nick  - N0NCQ
>
> iTelex 212503
>
>
>
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