Prior to radio and television most people gained knowledge of the wider world and current events through printed material. Consequently books, newspapers and magazines were an important part of most peoples lives and formed a large part of their wider education.
Reading was popular in the 1920s as more and more people became literate. Magazines were full of short stories and illustrations to entertain those reading it. ... There were also Children's picture books like "The Little Red Hen" and "Little Black Sambo" that were very popular among young kids.
