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First Iowa Newspaper Founder King and the Du Buque Visitor
John King founded the Du Buque Visitor in 1836 with Alexander George as partner and William Cary Jones as foreman. The biographical note covers his background from Virginia, arrival in Dubuque, and role as Chief Justice, plus the paper's early setup, staff, content, and its claim to having produced newspapers in Iowa Territory and nearby regions.
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