The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-10-12
CHAMBERI''COMMERCE
STRONG FDR VARSITY
TO CLOSE TOWN FOR w. s. c.
IDAHO GAME-BUSY SES-
SION is HELD

Moscow business men will stand il
solid phalanx back of the University
of idaho football team in its effort
for successful season, if anything
is to be judged by the sentiment ex-
pressed at the chamber of commerce
luncheon today. Coach Kelley was
present and stated that the varsity
squad is starting on a hard schedule
with somewhat limited physical ma
terial, but with a spirit of fight which
will go far toward winning success.
He asked for the cooperation of the
business men, especially in connec-
ton with the w. S. C.-Idaho game,
which will be played Friday, October
21. He asked that an effort be made
to have the stores closed for the af-
ternoon so that ali might attend the
game. A special train OF twelve
coaches will leave Moscow at 1: 30 and
will return at $50, so that all who
wish may have means of transporta-
ton.
G. p Mix stated that most people
will close their places Of business and
attend the game without being offici-
ally notified, and said 1T was high
time that it became known who were
willing and who were not willing to
get back of the team ]. D. Davis
said that a committee should be ap-
pointed to visit the business houses
and call attention to the game, and
ask all to close for the afternoon, SO
that there might be no misunder-
standing and no friction. On motion
of B. G. Rowe, President Hagan ap-
pointed the following committee: B..
G. Rowe, RaIston Butterfield and j.
D. Davis.
Buel Gossett, of the high school
football team, announced game on
the fair grounds at this place Satur-
day afternoon between the Lewis aud
Clark team of Spokane and the local
team, and asked support of the bust
ness interests to the extent of buying
tickets and attending the game Vic
tor Holland stated that the high
school boys should also have the sup
port Of the community, and urged
that everyone attend the game, and
that more interest be taken in high
school activities.
A plea for aid for the Pueblo Hood
sufferers was referred to the board
of directors for such action as they
might think wise.
Professor Dale called attention to
the action of the American Bankers
association in adopting resolutions
opposing the American valuation
plan. Endorsement of the plan was
asked of the Moscow chamber of com
merce, but on motion of Ralston But
terrified, the communication was tab
led, at the last meeting.
The committee on road signs re-
ported through the chairman Victor
Holland definite plan to have sings
put up this fall.
The following officials of the Wash
ington Water Power company of Spo-
kane, who are making a tour of in
spection through the territory served
by the company, were present with
G. r. Beckman, the local manager and
were introduced to the members Of
the chamber: J. F. Farquhar, for
merly with the company at this place;
A. G. Haggenmiller, purchasing agent;
J. S. Simpson, auditor J. A. O'Dea,
travelling auditor; D. G. Shinkle
treasurer. Mr.. Shinkle made a short
talk, complimenting the chamber of
commerce on it's many ramlfIcations,
including everything which might be
for the advancement of the conImun-
ity, and especially commencing the
support given the university.