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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
EDUCATIONAL i
!. CONVENTION


The publicity committee Of the Utah
Educational Association, which is to
hold its annual convention In Salt
Lake City, October goth. 21st, and
22nd, Is conducting campaign to get
100 per cent membership in the as
sociation from every district and in
stitution OF learning in Utah. IN ord
or to further the campaign, the com
mittee is preparing 100 per cent
remnants to be conspicuously display
ed at general sessions Of the conven-
ton. Every district and institution
which turns in 100 percent" will be
represented by u pennant Superin-
tendent Walker announces that he
has reported 100 per cent" for the
Alpine District. and that We are as
sured. therefore. of representation by
a pennant at the convention.
The slogan OF the convention will
be Better Teaching" There will be
three imported speakers: Chas' s.
Meek. superintendent at Toledo, Ohio |;
Prof. F. J. Kelly, Dean Of the Col
lege of Education OF the University
Of Kansas. Lawrence, Kansas; and
Mrs. Margaret s. Mcknight, State
Commissioner OF Elementary Educa-
ton. Sacramento, Calf.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
Linden Second Ward
M. I. A. Hold Their
Opening Social

The Linden Second ward M. /. A..
held their opening social at the ward
house Tuesday night. A large crowd
was present and splendid time was
had by all. Miss Inez Harris read
a humorous paper called "The Ward
Bugler" on incidents of the summer
vacation. The remainder Of the ev-
ening was spent in the amusement
hall where dancing and games were
INDUCED in. During the evening re-
Treatments consisting OF punch and
cookies were served.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
ALL IN READINESS
FOR SCOUTS WORK

Never before has the scout work
for the fall season been so promising
as II is this year. Scoutmaster A.
A. Anderson reports that every ward
in the county is now fully organized
and ready for the opening of mutual
which will commence in the various
wards here Tuesday night. court
of honor. an examining board and a
committee on awards have been ap-
pointed for Pleasant Grove, Linden
and Manila. Examinations will be
held here in one of the school houses
on the fourth Wednesday OF each
month. These will be given for first
and second class work and merit bad
ges.
All examinations will be given un
der the direction of the chief execu-
tive, who will be assisted by men,
bers Of the examining board OF the
court of honor. A careful record will
be kept OF all tests and the badges
and certificates will be given by the
committee on awards at a special
meeting called for that purpose.
The members OF the examining
beard who will assist Mr.. Anderson
WIFI be:
First aid--Dr. o. e. Grua and Err
nest Rasmussen.
Signalling J. r. Halliday AMI
Russell Swenson.
Map making and reading-Compass
acknowledgements J. Hayes.
Scout pace. fire. cooking, knife and
pxe--Karl Banks. Russell Swenson
Jack Peterson. Theron Kirk. Harold
Walker and Reed Warwick.
Hand craft. camping, pathfinding
pioneering-Hyrum Johnson.
Nature and Stars-Junius J. Hayes
Bank account. oath. Law. account o.
hike and enlistment Of tenderf0ot VII
be given by the scout executive,
Swimming tests will be given To-
swimming at Provo in the high schoo
plunge one day each month - IN
date will be announced later.
The committe who will make tn
awards is: s.. l.. Chapman, James II
Clark. A. J. Evans. MILFORD W. War
nick. J. II. Walker and the Rev
John NJ. Meeker.
: Scouts should prepare for this spec
iaI examination day and make goo
use Of the opportunity offered.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
Where to Register

The notices for registration for the
coming city election are out. The
registration dates will be next Tles
day. October 18th and November LIST
The election this year will be held
on Nov, sth. 1t is probable that
primaries will be held sometime next
week to nominate candidates.
The places OF registration this year
will be at the homes OF Mrs. Jennette
Mills and Stina Clayton.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
A Community Servant.

The local newspaper is the servant
Of the community In which II Ii pub
lished, but to he good and efficient
servant II must be fed by the people
II serves. II Is an institution Of the
town quite as much as are the schools
and the churches, and quite a. much
entitled to support.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
Where TO Pay Taxes

Beginning Tuesday, October 18th,
taxes will be received at the Bank OF
Pleasant Grove every Tuesday and
Friday. during this month. and ev-
cry day except Saturdays. during the
month OF November.
OLE ANDERSON,
15-2t. Deputy Collector.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The opening of the mutual at the
Second ward Tuesday was declared
BY the ofiicers to be the most sue
cessful opening in the wards history
About 10 guests were present and
program of songs and readings was
given. After the program, games and
refreshments were enjoyed. The
annual membership fee was collected.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Richards
Stella Fenton and ID. d. Daniels OF
Ophir attended the show ut Provo
Saturday evening.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dewey are re.
joicing over the arrival Of q baby
girl Thursday at 0 a. m.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Earl and Merlin Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs, A. II, Olpin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Miley Smith motored TO Midyale Sun
day to attend the funeral OF Mary
Roach, held there.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elton Of YER
nal were in town Monday visiting
relatives.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs. Mary .Armitstead left Tues
day to spend an indefinite visit at
vernal with relatives.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15
A Necessary Luxury.

The town newspaper is both a luz
W and one Of the family necessities
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Wasn't it fine about Pris-
ella getting honors in her
school work last term?" said
Mrs. Smith to Mrs. Brown.
"What?" asked Mrs.
Brown. 81 didn't know
about it."
But it was in the Home
Town Paper" replied Mrs.
Smith. Don't you take it"
NO." said Mrs. Brown,
but lam going to-"
And she did, for this is a
true story.
As much a part of the
community life as is the
school or church is the Home
Town Paper.
Subscribe for Your HON,
Town Paper Week, Nov. III;
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

All hats reduced in price at Woods
Millinery, American Fork. .
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Donna wadley who was operate
upon last Wednesday is reported as
doing nicely. She will soon be on.
and around again.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs. Nancy Lowe and daughter
Winnie of Beaver and Mrs. Chas.
Huggin OF Bear River were guests Of
Mrs. A. Il. Walker this week.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Hats from 81. 0c to So. so at Woods
Millinery, American Fork.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hone and
family spent the week end IN Salt
Lake.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The v. W. W. club met at the
home of Maurinc Fage Thursday eve
ming. They then motorcd to Provo
to attend show at the Columbia.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

W. II. Homer, j. W. Thorne, ].
n. Halliday and West Jacobs attend
ed the wrestling match at Salt Lake
Wednesday night.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The members OF the First ward RE-
lief Society held a quilting bee at the
home OF Mrs. Nettie Walker Tues
day. They were making final plans
foi the big bazaar.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Postmaster wadley made his on.
cial visit around the rural route this
week, 10 He reports everything in goo
SNAPPER DstS nbneW
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The missionary committee OF the
Lindon First ward entertained Friday
evening. the purpose OF the entertain
ment being to raise funds for Paul
Walker and vern Cullimcre who are
on missions ms members or that ward.
The time was spent in dancing and
games and refreshments were served
during the evening.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Fugai were
visitors at Salt Lake the latter part
Of the week.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs. Curtis Young and family was
American Fork visitors Friday, guests
9: Mrs. Melvin Anderson.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Harrington OF
Salt Lake. with Ray and Aurora Har'
rington are spending the week enc
here with their parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. II. A. Harrington.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Kemp and daugh-
ter Winnie, were visiting in American
Fork on Tuesday. ~ ,ig
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George Larson en-
tertained Sunday, complimentary Il
their son Carlyle, the occasion beinl
his 10th birthday. There were II
guests presents and all report an en-
joyable time.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

~ Mr. and MN; Rolic Thbrnton mo-
tored TO Salt Lake Wednesday to visit
relatives there.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

For 1Oc in cash and $500 in trade
you receive an enlarged picture Of
yourself or any member of your fam.
lily free, valued at IS 90, at II. l..
Clark's.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs. william Walker entertained
ebout 30 guests Mt her home Monday
night. The event was the Goth birth
day of her husband. Mr.. Walker was
presented with several beautiful pre-
sents. A supper was served. after
which delightful evening OF games
and music was spent. The rooms
We're decorated with many beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. Jas. II. Walker entertained
at dinner Wednesday. the occasion
being her husbands birthday. Covers
were laid for the following guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker OF
American Fork. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Walker, Mrs. A. p. Walker, Mrs.
Regina Thorne of this city, Mrs. Nan
cy Lowe and daughter Winnie of Bea.
yer and Mrs. Chas. Higgins of Bear
River.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The NJ. l. A. of the Lindon First
ward gave a dance in the amusement
hall Friday night. A delightful time
was had by all. .,,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

All hats reduced in price at Woods Z
American Fork.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dewey are re.
joicing over the arrival of a baby
girl Thursday Mt 0 a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Elton Of YER
nal were in town Monday visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hone and
family spent the week end in Salt
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Fugal were
visitors at Salt Lake the latter part
of the week.
Mrs. Curtis Young and family was
American Fork visitors Friday, guests
9: Mrs. Melvin Anderson.
Postmaster wadiey made his on.
cial visit around the rural route this
week, He reports everything in goo,
shape, psiss abneW
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kemp and daugh-
ter Winnie, were visiting in American
Fork on Tuesday. ~ sif
w 9lrqa 5l ---i met
- Mr. and MrSs Rollc Thbrnton mo-
tored TO Salt Lake Wednesday to visit
relatives there.
W. II. Homer, ]. W. Thorne. J.
r. Halliday and West Jacobs attend
ed the wrestling match Mt Salt Lake
Wednesday night.
The v. W. W. club met at the
home Of Maurinc Fage Thursday eve
ming. They then motored to Provo
to attend show at the Columbia.
The members OF the First ward RE-
lief Society held a quilting bee at the
home OF Mrs. Nettie Walker Tues
day. They We're making final plans
fol- the big bazaar.
The Manila ward had rousIng so
cial Tuesday night for the. opening OF
their mutuaIs. A program. stunts,
and games furnished the amusement
after which refreshments were served.
Boulter Brothers OF Lindon and the
Warnicks OF Manila entered some
good live stock at the state fair. They
both won honors in ribbons and cash
prizes.
Mrs. Ed. warburton. Jr. entertain.
ed the members OF the Third ward Re
lief Society at her home Tuesday.
The afternoon was spent in sewing
preparatory for the bazaar which was
held Thursday.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs. ID. b. Mcbride of Provo spent
Friday IN Pleasant Grove the guess
OF Mrs. A. X. Thornton. 800 Mrs
A. X. Thornton entertained at dinner
Sunday. covers beingg laid for si'
guests.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs. A. b. Walker entertain ID at
dinner Thursday in honor OF the
birthday OF Mrs. Lawrence Walker.
A delicious dinner was served, 16
guests being present. Ml report a
very enjoyable time.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mrs, Ed Warburton. Jr. entertain.
ed the members OF the Third ward Re
lief Society at her home Tuesday
The afternoon was spent in sewing
preparatory for the bazaar which was
held Thursday
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The Manila ward had rousIng So
cial Tuesday night for the. opening OF
their mutuals. A program, stunts,
and games furnished the amusement
after which refreshments we're served.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Hayes pres
ented the boy scouts Of the Second
ward with beautiful wool bunting
flag, at the opening Of Mutual Tues
day night in their ward
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

The county has force of men
working on the State road between
Pleasant Grove and American Fork
putting tar In the cracks between the
Hooks of pavement and burning weeds
along the road. hfsslc-e
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Boulter Brothers OF Lindon and the
Warnick's OF Manila entered some
good live stock at the state fair They
both won honors in ribbons and cash
prizes.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-10-15

Don't leave your home town to blu,
Suits. Over Coats, Underwear, Shoes
Shirts, Ties. or anything In the fur
nishing goods line. We have go0t
assortment at the right price. Pleas
ant Grove Mere. Co. h'
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01

For Sale-Good team for farm work
and harness. Inquire T. J. Jones. m1E
Ray Ellis of Copeland was a bust
ness visitor in town Friday.
r. I. Red eggs for Matching. Will
take few orders for baby chicks. w
b. hawkins. mar1ti
AL Gudbauer stopped in the city Sat
urday on his way home from trip to
Spokane.
Have you tried one of The Sham
rocks new "Bestofal" plum pudding
bars? If you havn't you have missed
a treat
Miss Beulah Pebbles, who is en-
ployed in the office of the Boomers
Ferry Lumber company, spent the
weekend in Spokane
The dance given by the Royal Neigh
bors Wednesday evening was a great
success. A large crowd was in attend
ance and a royal good time enjoyed by
everyone.
Forrest Cave has returned to the
mines at Alice Arm, B. c.. where he
expects to dispose of his holdings and
viii return to Bonners Ferry to assist
his father, Edison Cave, in clearing his
ranch.
]. B. Ellis, president of the Cynide
Gold Mining Co., left for Spokane last
evening to attend the mining mems
convention which convenes there this
week. George r. Causton, secretary OF
the company. expects to go down
today.
The First National Bank filed an
action Saturday against w. Tilden
Wright for the collection of two notes
totaling $3.50. Monday a similar
action was filed by the First State
Bank for the collection of a $500 note
The banks are being represented by
Attorney E. M. Flood.
have listed number Of quarter
sections of land for sale near my place
in Alberta that can be bought for 500
to $25 per acre with small payment
down and long time on balance This
is in one of the best wheat districts
of Alberta, and this is a good chance
to double your money. See w. J.
Hoagland at City Market. febSti
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01

Sealed bids will be received by the
Forest Supervisor, Standpoint, Idaho,
up to and including March 81, 1921,
for all the merchantable dead timber
standing or down, and all the live
timber marked or designated for cut
ting on an area embracing about 100
acres within Sections - and 10, T.
SO N, r. E., Sections Z and 1S, t
So n, r. 3 E., B. NJ, Moyie River
watershed Pend Oreille National For
est, Idaho, estimated to be 5000 west
ern larch and Douglas fir ties. No
bid of less than cents per tie will
be considered. Deposits with bid
$500. Deposits of 51a cents per tie
to cover silvicultural measures and
brush disposal by the Forest Service
will be required in advance of cutting
in amounts proportional to stumpage
deposits. The right to reject any and
all bids is reserved. Before bids are
submitted full information concern
ing the timber. the conditions of
sale, and the submission of bids should
be obtained from the Forest Super
visor, Standpoint, Idaho
March 1 and March Is
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01

Get quick results by advertising in
the Herald
Mark F. Kelley of Porthill was a.
business visitor in town Wednesday.
The largest stock and the best as
sortment of sc bars in town at The
Shamrock.
j. f. Van Etten of Naples transacted
business in Bonners Ferry last Satur-
day.
The Northrup Millinery Co. soon
will show Gage, Fisk, Monogram and
New York City hats. Call and see
them. mari q
A. A. Mcintyre left for Wisconsin
the first of last week, having been
called east by the serious illness of
his mother.
Ted Vaughan came up from Spokane
Friday night, returning to the city the
next morning. He expects to have his
plumbing contract there finished with
in a few days.
The firemen's hard time dance given
Saturday evening was a very success
full affair. Quite a number of dancers
were present and the firemen will
clear from SIS to $40 above expenses.
One red and white COW has been at
my place since Dec. 18th, 1920. Branded
as follows: Single dulap and LO or
LC on right side Owner can have
same by paying for advertisement and
feed. Fred Bussiere, Porthill Idaho.
George Elliott and son Robert Of
Occur d'Alene arrived Friday for a
visit at thp homo Of Mr. and Mrs M
McNichols. Mr.. Elliott will remain
several days but Robert left yesterday
for Spokane where he is a student at
GonZaga.
Mrs. Fred Squirting and daughter
Jannette arrived in Bonners Ferry
yesterday and will make their future
home here. Mr.. Squirting will join
them in few days. He is driving
across country in a car from their
former home at Idaho Falls.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
Union Church Services

Another Sunday of good audiences
with splendid spirit of interest and
enthusiasm has come and gone.
The Sunday school is increasing in
numbers every week.
The morning theme next Sunday will
be THE Temptation of Jesus. In What
Way Does 1t Relate To Our Tempta-
tion?' The evening subject, "a Pro-
test From Heaven"
This is the peoples church. Come
GEO. FOWLER,
Phone ia Pastor
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01

Station Agent Ashby announces the
following time table now in effect or
the G. N. line:
West bound-No. 1, to Seattle, 8:
a. M; No. 8, to Seattle. S:55 p. M
No. 49, to Spokane, 1:35 p. m; No. 263
to Spokane, 700 a. m; M. 81, fast
mail only, $3.50 p. m.
East bound-No. 2, to St. Paul and
Chicago. 11:15 a. NJ; No. 6, st. Paul
1850 a. m; No. "A, Billings and Kan
sas City, 1885 p. M; No 264, from
Spokane $50 p. M; No. 2S, express
only, 1:35 p m.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a meeting at the court house
at Boomers Ferry on March IS, 1921
at p. m, for the purpose of organic
ing a drainage district to be known as
Drainage District No. 2.
All persons owning property or in
terested in a project of a drainage
district running from Rock creek to
Mission creek are requested to attend
The lands involved in such drainage
district are as follows: Sec. and 6
63- l E.; Sec. 1. 63-1 w; Secs. Z, 8,
IS, IS, 20, 80 81 80, GAL E.; Secs. IL
10, "a, 25, Sc, IA. %, 26, 64-1W., CON
stituting what is known as Copeland
Bend. BY Order of Committee.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
Turkish Cruelties in Auction OF Souls

Young girls who fell under the brutal
lash of the Turks are pictured in the
auction of Souls" which will be seen
at the Amazon theatre next Wednes-
day. They are also shown draped in
the sheerest cloth being sold in the
slave market, and they are shown as
members of the harem of an eastern
potentate.
The production also shows a score
of them crucified on rude crosses in
the desert as examples of what await
ed the Armenian girls who dared re-
lsist the advances of the Turks, or who
refused to renounce Christianity at the
demand of the MosIems.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
BARRIERS VIII Lower Prices

The BARRIERS of the town held a
meeting last Tuesday evening and de-
cided to make reduction of about 25
per cent in the prices heretofore
charged Effective March IA haircuts
will cost so cents and shaves rs cents
with other reductions in like proper
ton.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
AUCTION SALE

l will sell at public auction on Sat
urday, March 5, at o'clock, opposite
the postoffice, household goods includ-
ing good range, heater, beds, springs
mattresses, couch dresser, chairs
baby buggy, sewing machine, etc.
1t PETE HARTMAN.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
Price Reductions

On union suits and two-piece under
wear in wool and cotton are too many
to list Come in and see them-that
is the best way. Walden Bros.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-01
Notice To StNckmen

A meeting will be held at the court
house on Saturday, March 18th, to or
ganize a stockmen's association.
Ralph Fisher. Sheriff.
Iron County register., 1921-09-29
The Trend of Farm Prices.

The level of prices paid producers
of the United States for the principal
crops increased about per cent dur
ing the past month; in the past ten
years the price level decreased about
27 per cent during August.
On September 1, the index figure of
prices was about 544 per cent lower
than year ago, 57.7 per cent lower
than two years ago, and 33 per cent
lower than the average of the past
ten years on September 1.
The prices of meat animals-hogs,
cattle, sheep and chickens-to pro-
ducers of the United States increased
3.9 per cent from July Is to August
ID; in the past ten years prices in
creased in like period Ia per cent.
On August 15 the index figure of
prices For these meat animals was
about 34.5 per cent lower than a year
ago, 49 per cent lower than two years
ago, and III per cent lower than the
average of the past ten years on
August Is.