When using a typewriter, the messages received are simply typed one after the other onto a full-size sheet or paper suitable for photocopying (or possibly offset reproduction). Pre-sorting of the messages for special purposes, such as to add diversity must be done beforehand (see Pre-Processing / E10; Editing / E11).
Remember that each message should still be given a number (which can also be written on to the original message form/card) to facilitate reference to it in later messages. If the original messages are not displayed on a board, they (or their photocopies) can be kept as a reference file. Alternatively, or in addition, a hand-written index should be kept as a master record.
When the two sides of a full sheet have been filled with messages, this makes an issue of the Bulletin. Each issue should be visibly identified by a number (from 1 upwards), but the message numbers within them should not start from 1 within each issue - they should continue from issue to issue to avoid confusion (see Keywording and Numbering / E9). Obviously, if there were many messages, several sheets could form one issue of the Bulletin. This involves stapling and collating operations which it may be better to avoid (see Master Copies and Layout / E6).
Stencils could of course by used if the desired mode of reproduction is by mimeograph (see Master Copies and Layout / E6).
Although the basic messaging concept remains the same with computer support, many other options become possible, or are affected by it: selective distribution of messages, voting, translation and advisory services, precise charging for messaging services, editorial re-ordering and linkage of messages, etc. (see Database Products / C2)