August 6, 1838

Far West, Missouri
Joseph Smith met with the citizens of Far West in the schoolhouse, where his suggestion that they start a weekly newspaper was welcomed.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:56
Joseph Smith History B1:807, 811–813 
Joseph Smith, Journal, 6 August 1838 
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