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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1923

Page

5

Iowa Legion Posts Vie For Clausen-Worden Trophy Contest

The American Legion in Iowa seeks 300 entries in the year long contest awarding the Clausen-Worden Post trophy for greatest unselfish community service. Posts report their efforts, certified by local officials, as the Playground and Recreation association promotes physical fitness at its Springfield convention. The piece notes activities from Grand Junction to Shenandoah and Oskaloosa, including new posts, armories, and schoolhouse moves.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Legionaire Legion Iowa Department Clausen-Worden Hanford McNider M@gwor Superintendent of Schools Commercial Club The American Legion Playground and Recreation Association of America Springfield the Legion Legion Veterans of Iowa Len Pederson Spencer St. Quentin Post Ely Oskaloosa Harry Anderson

Community notices from West Chester area clubs

Announcements list meetings for the Baptist Ladies Aid Society Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Pythian Sisters Rural Woman's Club Delta Alpha Class Methodist church Washington Fez club and T. S. BE Club plus Just Us club events. October dates and host member names are provided for each gathering with notes on elections social hours or meals.

Harmony club meeting with Mrs Lee Forter on Wednesday

Notice announces Harmony club will meet with Mrs Lee Forter Wednesday afternoon at 9413.

Harmony Club Lee Forter M Dd N. Anwyl

Community notices from Fortnightly clubs and church groups

Local notices list various October events including a weenie roast at the Christian church, a fried chicken supper at West Chester Baptist Ladies, Child Study Department activities with Supt. Harding address on Intelligence Test, Navajo Club gathering, congregational meetings with supper, Lexington Herald Society on October 6, C C Cos of West Chester meeting, W F M S all day meeting and picnic at H Rademaker home, Ainsworth M E KE S meeting, Moose hall social with Highland 4, Rebekahs meeting at Ball, Fortnightly department gathering at Mrs Will Gideon home with district delegate elections, KE O meeting and Woman's Missionary society notice at Christian church.

W. M. Keeley Supt. Harding Ainsworth M. E H. Rademaker Will Gideon Anna Dawson Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mes. EB Reenfield Mra Chas. Keating Leaden

Zerediths Council No 21 Meeting Notice

Notice that Zerediths Council No 21 holds a regular meeting on Tuesday October 2 at 9012 Christian church. The brief item notes work and a related church-based gathering.

Zerediths Council No. 21 W. ¢ Tell Z. M

Ladies Social Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs. William Matucha at 9613.

the Presbyterian Church William Matucha

How to tell for sure what oil your car needs important

The article explains Hudson Maxwell and Franklin lubrication systems and recommends Gargoyle Mobiloil products. It cites piston material changes, cold and warm weather oil flow, and model based lubrication guidance for 1921 1923 automobiles.

Maxwell Engine Design With Force Feed Lubrication

The Maxwell engine features a force feed oil system delivering pressurized oil from main bearings via crankshaft holes to connecting rod bearings. Oil mist lubricates other moving parts, aided by an impeller oil pump at camshaft level drawing from a reservoir. Aluminum constant clearance pistons have slots for expansion and oil return, reducing carbon buildup and fuel knock.

Hudson

Franklin Air Cooled Engine Highlights Of 1923 Model

The 1923 Franklin car uses front blower air cooling with six cylinders and valve in head design. A 70 lb compression, force feed lubrication, and gear oil pump are noted along with aluminum alloy pistons in 1922 and 1923 models. The design minimizes carbon deposits and ensures regulated oil distribution for reliable operation.

Franklin

Overland Four engine lubrication and oil recommendations

The Overland Four uses a thermo siphon water cooled L head with splash oiling for all moving parts. Engine oil lubricates clutch and gears in most models, piston oil holes reduce carbon and knock, and gear spray is provided by the flywheel. Summer use Gargoyle Mobiloil A, winter Arctic, and Gargoyle Mobiloil C for transmissions and differentials.

Maxwell Gargoyle Mobiloil

Gargoyle Mobiloil Prices Warned Against

A trade notice claims a fair price should not be 30c a quart lower than standard. Dealers cutting price risk substitution of inferior oil and reduced profit, with higher prices reported in Canada, the Southwest, and the Far West.

Canada Southwest Far West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grand Junction Legionaires Ray Hawbaker West Chester Baptist Ladies Aid Society Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Clara Fisher Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Pete Brerdo Pythian Sisters K. P Rural Woman's Club Chas. Cherry Delta Alpha Methodist Church Washington Fez Club T. S. BE. Club John Jackson VOLS Henry Minick West Chester Baptist Lexington Herald Society C. C. Cos West Chester Morris Crane Ainsworth O. KE. S Moose Hall Highland Rebekahs Ball R. KE. O Christian Church Maawe A Franklin Mobiloil ‘E Ou. Company Brown’s Tire E. Washington St Washington Washington Motor Co Iowa Ave E. Louck W. 2Nd St E. A. Lovelett E. 3Rd St Washington, la Mobiloileo
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