What was the original content of newspapers?

The original content of newspapers was primarily news and information about current events, such as political developments, military conflicts, economic trends, natural disasters, and so on. Newspapers also included advertisements, shipping news, weather forecasts, stock market reports, sports news, cultural events, local announcements, and serialized fiction or literary works. In the earlier days, newspapers often reflected the political or social leanings of their publishers and served as a means of expressing opinions and influencing public opinion.