The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-04-19
MAY SET CLOCK
AN HOUR AHEAD
DAYLIGHT SAVING UP TO CHAM
BER COMMERCE CREATES
SPIRITED DISCUSSION

DAYLIGHT SAVING UP TO CHAM
BER COMMERCE CREATES
SPIRITED DISCUSSION
The daylight saving plan was the
subject of some animated discussion
at the chamber of commerce luncheon
Wednesday, with earnest advocates on
both sides of the question. The mat
ter was brought to the attention Of
the organization through communica-
tion from the Spokane chamber Of
commerce, which is heading a move
ment to have the daylight saving
plan, which is merely the setting
ahead of the clocks one hour, adopted
throughout the Inland Empire.
M Kenworthy opposed the adoption
of the plan, as did also O. S. Fletcher,
the latter contending that it would be
strongly opposed by the farmers.
Coach Kelly, of the University of Ida
no, was strongly in favor of setting
the clock ahead an hour, as more
time would be available for practice
for the football team G. l.. Jain said
he had been reared on farm and
that the farmer went to work and
quit work by the sun and not by the
business mans timepiece. He favor
ed the change, so that the business
man might have a longer evening. G.
p. Mix and w. F. Morgareidge also
favored the plan.
Vice President Lamphere, who was
in the chair, appointed committee
consisting of Messrs. Kelley, Jain
the public sentiment on the question
ing.
The City Beautiful Contest
J. M. Franklin, of the horticultural
department at the university, brought
to the attention of the chamber the
city beautiful contest which is plan
ned and stated that a meeting would
be held Wednesday evening and an
organization perfected and plans defi-
nitely outlined. He announced that
the town would be divided into four
districts, with an organization of
boys or girls participating actively in
each district
F. D. Hawley, Scout executive,
stated that it was desired that the
Boy Scouts take an active part in the
campaign and that boys would be
available to aid any person in clean
ing up their premises, this being one
means adopted for raising money to
defray the expenses of the boys on
their summer camping trip
Attorney Guy Wolfe suggested that
a little more territory be taken in and
sidewalks repaired and old buildings,
which are defaced with posters, ETC.,
be either torn. down or repaired. ! C.
L. Jain also urged this point, and r.
B. Ward stated that there would
shortly be an ordinance before the
council regulating the posting of bills
in the city.
Ask Aid for Celebration
J. W. Parkhurst, representing the
American Legion, outlined the plans
of the Legion for the celebration of
the Fourth of July in Moscow, stat
ing that the Volunteer Firemen, the
Rotary club and the Business Mems
club had already joined in the move
ment and asking that the chamber of
commerce also appoint a committee.
Secretary B. G. Rowe moved that a
of three be appointed to
cooperate with the Legion. The mo-
tion was seconded by J. D. Davis, who
declared himself heartily in favor of
a good celebration. The motion car
ried. Chairman Lamphere appointed
on the committee, Judge W. F. Nor
gareidge, R. B. Ward and J. D. Davis.
Lieutenant Harry Dunlap announced
the entertainment which will be stag
oUs ny UIlt L. "A " VI w. w. dL 16Soh .
hall, Friday and Saturday night.
Ben E. Bush, assistant state land
commissioner, gave an interesting
talk on the forests of the state, Civ
ing figures as to the percentage of
the forests in the state in the fed
eral forest reserves; that owned by the
state and that by private concerns
and individuals. He made a strong
plea for the protection of the forests
from fires, pointing out the real value
Of the forests and the timber industry
TO Idaho.
communication from the Spokane
chamber OF commerce, asking that
delegates be sent to the Columbia
basin conference, which will be held
1t Pasco, Washington, Friday. The
natter was referred to the board of
directors.
Letters from Senator Borah and
congressman French and Smith ask
receipt of the chambers
of pending matters of
legislation, were read and ordered
lied.