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April 3 marks the birth of John Lay Thompson in 1869. He was an African-American businessman. His most noted accomplishment was newspaper journalism. He edited and/or published the Iowa Bystander from 1896 through 1922.

Greatest way to start the day: opening the door and seeing the three newspapers lying there waiting to be read!!

Met Peg for lunch to catch up on the latest and to talk about Eastenders.

I'm having an allergic reaction to the shrimp I ate. aaaargh