How did news travel in a pre radio world? And how fast did the word get around?

Question

What was the best way to spread information? Everything from news, gossip, and emergencies

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Answer 1

“Extra! Extra! READ all about it!”.

Also, word of mouth, telegraphs, horse-back, messenger pigeons??( not fully sure on that). Traders/travellers going from town to town…