One hundred years ago this month, the May 1925 issue of QST contained this feature discussing methods that hams could use to send and receive facsimile images. Synchronization was the big issue, but the magazine pointed out that every home contained a device capable of rotating at a fairly precise speed of 78 RPM. The article showed how the family phonograph could be geared to the fax machine, and the exact speed could be adjusted to match the sending station.

A number of sample images are included, showing that the technology was within the grasp of most hams of the time. You can view the cover and full article at the PDF above.