The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-01-10
GUARANTEED PRICE
OF WHEAT FAVORED
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEEKS
FIXED MARKET OF $1.25 A
BUSHEL.


MOScOwS Chamber of Commerce
Went on record today to petition the
Idaho state legislature to memorial
ize the congress of the United States
to place a guaranteed price of a mini
mum of $1.25 bushel on wheat. The
motion was passed by majority of
the members attending the regular
weekly luncheon at noon today.
Make something to pay taxes
with" said G. p. Mix, prominent wheat
farmer, in introducing the motion
faVoring the fixing of the price Of
wheat. The plans and work of con-
gress to help the agricultural condi-
tions of the country are watched with
considerable interest. The people,
however, who produce all wealth are
getting in a worse condition every
day. No congressional action has been
proposed as yet that is worth while
in my opinion.
Fixed Price Is Solution.
A guaranteed price on wheat the
price to be somewhat over the cost
of the production, is the solution of
lifting the financial burden from the
shoulders of the farmer. If the wheat
farmer is prosperous, the farmers of
all other products are prosperous and
everyone is prosperous. The farmers
have right to ask for a guaranteed
price on wheat. Wheat is the basic
human food.
The constant talk of reducing
taxes is becoming irksome. Let the
wheat farmers and the people of the
country make something to pay taxes
with
James ]. Keane, sheriff of Latah
county, seconded the motion made by
Mr.. Mix. A discussion by any num-
ber of the members of the chamber
followed in which the subject of price
fixation was thoroughly discussed.
An amendment to defer action on the
motion until the next meeting was
voted down.
Discuss Guaranteed Price.
The motion to defer action until
next week was made by r. S. Butter
field, who urged giving the matter
more lengthy consideration. He said
that all members of the chamber
should be consulted and given an op-
portunityy to vote and that time be
given in which to determine what
price should be guaranteed in the fix
ing of the price of wheat.
Lawrence Huff pointed out that i'm
mediate action was necessary and that
the price would be fixed by congress
sional action as members of congress
determine. Dean Francis A. Thorn
son and Professor T. M. Dahm dis
cussed the subject of price fixation.
]. S. Heckathorn favored the pas
sage of the motion as means OF
helping the farmers and the general
business of the country and at the
same time defended the law of sup
ply and demand in preference to price
fixation. The supplying of temporary
relief was pointed out as in favor
Of guaranteed price for wheat. Mr..
said that legislation for
the benefit of the farmer should be
passed just as legislation has been
enacted for the benefit of the indus
trial workers or large labor unions.
Dale Invited to Speak.
Dean Thomson suggested that Prof.
Il. C. Dale of the university of econo-
mics department be invited to discuss
he subject of price fixation at the
1ext regular meeting.
lnTG6 SOlOS ny Mloo IoCl h1ulhO TauoiA
Of Moscow, vocal instructor at the
accompanied by Miss lsa-
bel Clark, instructor of the piano at
he university, were features of the
program. A vote of thanks was ex-
.ended to Miss Adair and Miss Clark.
Dean NJ F. Angel announced the
opening of the conference basket ball
season at the University of Idaho with
he Idaho Montana games Friday and
Saturday Reserved seats are being
for Moscow people by the
athletic department.
Rowe Made Delegate.
Communications from D. House,
agent of the Union Pacific system at
Moscow, and c. e. Arney of Spokane,
western colonization agent of the Nor
hern Pacific, were reported by Secre-
,ary B. c. Rowe Mr.. Rowe was
named as the chambers official dele
gate at the annual banquet of the
Spokane Chamber of Commerce. 9.
A. Brandt, of Spokane, was a guest
If the chamber and Mr. Powell a new
member of the club, was introduced
" George N. Lamphere, vice-presi-
lent, who presided in the absence Of
President Chris Hagan.
Mr.. Lamphere named G. P. Mix, q.
R. Beckman, and r. S. Butterfield on
| committee to make arrangements
or the annual banquet of the cham
Ter of commerce. The recommends
ion was made that entertainment be