H. THOMPSON, Auctioneer, 1870

THOMPSON

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 11/18/2014 at 12:14:23

The Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Monday, June 01, 1953
Mason City Centennial Edition, Section 3

GLIB-TONGUED SALESMAN MET SUCCESS IN 1870

[Section 3, Page 15] A versatile salesman-auctioneer was meeting success on the streets of Mason City in 1870 when this article appeared in the Express:

"The oratory of H. Thompson, lightning auctioneer, was heard on our streets last Saturday afternoon while he entertained a large crowd and disposed of jack knives, scissors, horses, harness and wagon. He sells anything he attempts to."

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, November of 2014