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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
4
City of Cleveland adopts the Vesta battery system as standard across all departments including police and fire. Armstrong, manager for Vesta Butts Sales Company of Cleveland, notes Detroit fire department equipment influenced the decision as older batteries age out.
Detroit officials compare fire department cars to Vesta hattnites from Cleveland and choose Vesta over homemade products, citing perceived superiority. The report notes public sentiment favors standardized equipment.
Inventors in Fia unveil a searchlight with greenish yellow glass and a moisture-repelling reflector. The device promises penetrating power and weather resistance, enhancing night visibility and safety for outdoor use.
George A. Bizek, an inmate at Anamosa Reformatory, writes from jail to Oxford Junction official, asking the Oxford Mirror to publish a plea for money from his parents and to convey his letter, complaining of lack of funds, promising mischief if not assisted, and urging general reform and truthfulness.
Notice of amendments at a July 11 1921 stockholders meeting for Hand Fischer Lumber Company Iowa to increase capital stock to 40000 dollars comprising 400 shares at 100 each and repeal Article III with new provisions. board to adopt revised articles and hold annual meetings on January 2. signed by president M Mahorny and secretary E H Jorner under corporate seal.
City of Maquoketa Iowa directs that a sewer assessment plat and schedule be prepared listing proposed costs for sanitary sewer work along Locust street South Matteson avenue and South Third street with owners names and amounts. Objections must be filed within twenty days after first publication. notices to be considered at City Hall on the stated date.
An all star cast led by Claire McDowell and Lloyd Hughes presents Thom as H. Ince melodrama Mother O Mine for the Associated Producers. The Naw Orpheum Theatre runs the feature for two days starting Friday September 2. Lloyd Hughes and Joseph Kilgour headline with Betty Blythe Betty Ross Clark and Claire McDowell in leading roles.
Three complaints reach this office from subscribers who did not receive the Sentinel. Papers were found left on steps or in a patron's desk. We encourage buying at the office and will punish copy theft. come to the office for a copy or sale ad offers.
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