* Street Newsboys: The traditional method from early days, young newsboys would shout headlines and sell papers on street corners. Many were employed directly by newspapers, while others bought papers wholesale and independently sold them.
* Door-to-Door Deliveries: Home delivery systems saw growth, with either paperboys delivering to doorstep subscribers or subscribers receiving papers already deposited by newsagents or carriers.
* Vending Machines: Some locations, such as depots, train stations, or public areas, had vending machines stocked with newspapers. Patrons could select and purchase papers by inserting coins.
* News Dealers and Vendors: Newsstands, convenience stores, and other vendors, often located at busy intersections or thoroughfares, sold single copies of newspapers.
* Subscription Model: Subscribers could opt for regular deliveries, either daily or weekly, ensuring uninterrupted supply of their preferred publications.
* Retail Partnerships: Newspapers forged alliances with retail establishments, allowing papers to be sold in conjunction with other products. Groceries, bookstores, drugstores, and other businesses often sold newspapers.
* Mail Orders and Rural Subscriptions: Newspapers extended subscriptions to remote or rural areas through mail orders, ensuring delivery even in underserved regions.
Innovations in the news industry during the 1920s included:
1. Expansion of Home Deliveries: Delivery systems improved, resulting in more timely delivery of newspapers to homes.
2. Introduction of Color Printing: Color printing technology advanced, especially for Sunday editions and magazines.
3. Syndicated Columns: Renowned writers, journalists, and cartoonists had nationally distributed columns, expanding their reach beyond their local newspapers.
4. Photojournalism: Photographs started accompanying news articles, visually enriching stories.
5. Newsreel Films: Newsreels gained popularity, bringing moving pictures of notable events to audiences.
These strategies and developments revolutionized newspaper sales and reading practices, catering to a growing and diverse audience during the vibrant era of the 1920s.