The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-01-15
BUSY MEN TALK
Of THEIR WORK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONSID.
ERS VARIOUS COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
REPORT GOOD PROGRESS
AUTHORIZE RESOLUTIONS OF RE-
SPECT FOR JAMES H.
BRADY

oultly SuoW, DOy 0COuIS, WdT-Sd-
wings certificates, leash and carry
council of defense, resolutions for
Senator Brady and day light saving
We'd with each other for the attention
of the Chamber of Commerce at the
monday luncheon today.
Prem Moore reported the prospects
There was but one draw back-the
difficulty of getting a good room in
the business district in which to hold
the exhibition. He said inquiries were
coming from southern Oregon, west
ern Montana and all parts of Washing
ton and Idaho indicating deep inter
est. He said the government was in
sisting that every farmer have at
least 100 fowls and that each hen pro-
duce an average of 100 eggs. He asked
that a committee of merchants be
named to observe the poultry show
and determine whether or not it should
be continued President Hugo ap-
pointed H. Melgard, M E. Lewis and
r. Hodgins.
Boy Scout Move
F. D. Hawley spoke of the work
done in the interest of the Boy Scouts.
The boys were given the use of the
High school gymnasium Tuesday eve
nings and were in need of a room for
their Friday evening meetings. L. F. |
Parsons suggested that they use the
Whitworth school annex as the Boy
Scouts did before. Mr.. Hawley told
of the work Lieutenant Felker was
doing for the boys in preliminary
drills and reported that plans were on
foot to give them instruction in first
aid. The present plan is to complete
the organization of one troop Of 80 by
spring and maybe one or two addition
al troops later. Lieutenant Felker
gave hearty Endorsement to the Boy
Scout movement.
"Cash and Carry" Plan
H. D. Martin told of the difficulty
in getting the Moscow merchants to
agree on a "cash and carry" plan. He
thought the remainder of the county
would line up if Moscow would but
take the lead. He thought Moscow fa-
vored a 3O-day credit plan. He told
also of his additional appointment as
of an organization to furnish
for the soldiers in train t
ing, but was not yet in position to give I
details.
War-Savings Scheme I
Judge J. H. Forney spoke briefly +
urging large subscription to the p
thrift stamps and war-savings certifve e
cates. He pointed out the advantages v
If the certificates as a permanent in u
yestment for lodges and individuals
ind said that Latah county was well G.
@ the front already having subscribed j.
or $4,000 or $4,000 worth p
Council of Defense n
M. E. Lewis said the county council
# defense was we'll organized, the .
,recinct captains had all been appoint =
d and notified and they were expect Y
d to organize in their respective
ommunities The first drive, he said,
7ould be for membership in the La
all County Protective association. All
itizens of the county are expected to b.
ecome members at 81 a year. This
, to aid in taking an inventory Of
le man power of the county.
Honor Senator Brady
w. F. Morgareidge called attention e.,
the death of Senator James H. ,,,i
rady, of the interest he always man w,
ested in the Chamber of Commerce, o+1
; his value to the state and moved ~,
lat a committee of three be named -;
draft resolution to be forwarded an
the family of the senator. Pres or.
ent Hugo appointed Mr.. Morgan
dge, L. F. Parsons and A. H Over
nth on the committee. WI
Would Save Daylight II
Dean H. L. Axtell called attention
the movement for federal daylight
wing legislation and. moved that the
cretary be authorized to communi
te with the members of the Idaho r
legation and urge them to support {
> measure The motion carried
Claim italian Repulse