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Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

for one week. At the end Of the
year the room which has the pic
ture the largest number Of times
earns the picture as a permanent
one for it's room. Our picture i'll
Lincoln school is named Check
and Double Check which we feel
is very appropriate for anything
connected with banking. Ruby
Morris, 5-B.
In our room we have a fireplace.
You could never guess where 1t is.
You can't touch it; you can only
see it. 1t is drawn on the black
board. Inside the place where the
fire is supposed to be there is a
calendar for December I wish the
calendar had wheels SO it could
move faster towards Christmas. -
Jesus Dorame, 5-A.
Everyone knows Christmas Is
near. Mary Jane Woodward made
fireplace OF butter boxes. After
wards she covered it with red pa
the bricks. 1t looks very neat.-Lo-
rena, 5-A.
Ritas grandfather paid a visit
to our school. R;ta's grandfather
came from Lyons, France. He an
swered a good number of questions
about his country. l thought it was
very interesting. When he lett we
said "merci beaucoup," which means
thank you very much" and also
'Bonne Noel a vouS," which means
Merry Christmas to you.'-Russel
Johnson, "A.
We have a decorating committee
in our room. This committee gets
together to plan the decorating OF
our room. They have already put
up some decorations and I think 1t
looks very pretty. Merry Christmas
to all-Lillian Henson, 6-B2.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

ryn Henderson. 7-B2.
In English this week we are writ
ing on the new pictures. I think
the Santa Fe Trail" is very ef-
fective because it is from scenes
of pioneer days. Mary Armstrong
8-R2.
The 8-B2 class had a Spanish test
Tuesday, December 9. 1880, over the
work we have studied during the
last three weeks.-James South
worth, 8-B.
The new picture in the social
studies room is The Santa Fe
Trail" 1t is an historical picture
taken from the time when the
people were coming to the West.
I The covered wagon. the oxen and
( the driver are the centers of inter-
/ est. To the right of the wagon there
! are three Indians who seem to be
friendly and probably have come to
talk. The background is made up
/ of wagons gathered together for the
night III the background are the
mountains reflecting the sunset.
. The artist is Young Hunter an
| American. The original painting
! hangs in the Metropolitan musecu
! in New York.-Homer Chambers,
! 8-3, Antonio Mansilla. 6-3,
Friday afternoon in the school
cafeteria the Girl Reserves had
candy sale They sold homemade
fudge. divinity and pinochio. They
took in S332-Ethel Pearl Cross,
S-B2.
The TAI English class received
a letter from Globe, Arizona, last
week. Mr.. GruweIl also received a
letter from Reverend Hollack, who
is in China, so he turned the letter
over to our class as he knew we
would be interested in 1t. He en-
closed a picture of one Of the Chi
nese gods and gave very inter
esting description Of it.
Every day as We go into the cafe
terra we wash our hands at the
basin which is by the door for that
purpose.-Marguerite Weary, 7-B2.
The perfect papers on English
composition this week were written
by Viola Wilson. Ada Trimble, OF
tile Iten, Arnold Gunn.-Lucile
Nice, 9-Bl.
We have a beautiful Christmas
tree in the hall. 1t is the prettlest
tree I have ever seen as it has just
enough decorations without being
overdone as most trees are. Miss
Epler trimmed the tree with the
help of Hubert Wilson. John Edgar,
Sarah Wagner and Ethel Cross
Loretta Cunningham, 7-B2.
The members Of the news staff OF
the Wilson school had delightful
social gathering at the home Of
Mrs. Clarence Smith, 1855 El Centre
avenue. on Wednesday. December
10. Business was discussed, games
played. and lovely upside-down
pineapple cake and hot cocoa were
served. The party was broken up
by chorus of automobile horns,
which made known the presence OF
parents. Those present were: Helen
Dowd, Katherine Nuffer, Mary De
Longchamp. Phyllis Anderson, Mary
Ellen Creed, Marcia Lee Cox, Ethel
Danenberg, Roberta Barratt, Ethel
Cross and Mrs. Smith.-Allyne
Pyle, 8-B2.
The 8-B2's seem to be very un-
usual class as they have won the
banking score since school first
opened. The returns show the g.
BIS as winner this week with 33 l-3
per cent while BIS were a close Sec
ond.-Myrle Tinker, 8-B2.
Tuesday we had assembly. The
seats were arranged for the diff
ferent grades. The trophies were
given to the winners Of the girls
and boys tennis tournaments. Nor
man Morris and Percie Thacker re-
ceived prizes for the boys tourna-
nlent and Elizabeth Tagg and Al
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

IN our ENslSh room we nave peer
studying the correct form for ad-
/ dressing letters. We read that
many, many letters are sent to the
dead letter office" each year. You
should always see that letter i
addressed correctly before it is sent
If you don't it will join the many
others at the dead letter office
which is located in Washington. D
C.-Erespin Verdugo. GA.
The S-B-3 class have finished
square root and are now reviewing
percentage. = John Dixon, S-B-3,
Maxine Spears. 7-B-l.
In social studies we are studying
airplanes. No wonder all the boys
are interested. - Roberta Barrat,
GA.
The IA class are studying very
interesting agricultural country =
Russia. I am sure that any child
whom has not studied Russia and
her agricultural products would be
interested in this assignment. =
Rosemary Madden, IA.
Mrs. GarrickS and Mrs. Smith 5
squads have been reorganized. There
are now six squads. two each OF
first. second and third teams. This
gives the teams more training as
each plays a group equally as good
Ruby Schultz, 8-B1.
The Girls Glee club of Wilson
school are now practicing on songs
which will b esung at the annual
Christmas program. The songs they
are now learning are: Holy Chlld's
Lullaby" Christmas Bells and
Awake My Soul" They are pro-
crossing rapidly and hope to please
the audience. ."-Myrle Tinker, 0-B2.
Most of the boys in manual train
ing are making Christmas gifts for
friends or relatives. These present
a delightful array OF color.-Percle
Tkacker, 8-B2.
The 9-B2 Engish class is study
ing composition now. We are try
ing to get 100 per cent in quotation
marks, capitals and commaS.-May-
belle Kinear, 8-B2.
In dramatics. we are giving re-
ports on our favorite author, his
life and his books or poems. We
will have a test on the authors
when we have finished giving the
eports.-Prudence Latta, 8-B2.
Until Christmas vacation begins
the sewing teacher is allowing the
girls in her sewing classes to make
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
MCKINLEY SCHOOL

1t was encouraging to hear from
the mother of a little girl just en-
tering Mckinley school. after at
tending school in another state,
that our school rooms are the mic
est she has ever seen in a grade
school. She also spoke about our
play equipment. This woman has
just come into our state and city
and has received a favorable i'm
preston from our schools. We are
glad.
RinVcleS won't be mentioned thi,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

In the English room there is q
scorpion in a jar. A girl found 1t
on her fathers ranch. 1t gets quite
a lot OF attention. though I don't
suppose it cares.-Leonard Carey,
6-A.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

Mr.. Fox, our school coach, is Or
eanizing a basketball team.-Harold
Lindsey. So.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
WILSON SCHOOL

Once a week we have a spelling
test. If we miss a word we have to
stady it again. When we are quite
sure We know the word we spell it
to our teacher. we are all supposed
to receive an 0. K. on our daily
lesson, -Sumiko Yano. 7-B.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

When I was goirs 10 my grand
mothers l saw baby Jack-rabbit
/ It's house was under bush. 1t
was raining. Edward Malan, 2-B.
/ I am going to light little fire
cracker under my brother. Then
am going to hide And I bet l
am going to laugh out loud. 1t
is going to be funny to me but it
IS not going to be funny to him.
jim Speegle, 2-B.
I have a playhouse. I like my
my playhouse. l have an electric
stove in it.-Barbara Lombard, .
B.
l like to go to school. School is
good for little boys and girls. The7
learn to read.-George Mclean, .
B.
NY brother and I were hiding
from my daddy. We were in the
back of the car When my daddy
got in the car my brother said,
They aren't here!'-Betty Ram
sey, 3-A.
My sister bought a balloon. 1t
went to the ceiling. In the morn
Ing when she went outside it slip
ped out of her hand. 1t went up
in the sky We never saw it again
Margaret Small, 3-A.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
Salt and
Peppers

railways A GOOD accept
able gift are Salt and Pepper
Shakers of white metal in
new styles at $3.50 to $3.50 a
pair-also cute China ones
marked II am Pepper" and ~
am Salt" at 40 pair.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

Ieyne Pyle received prizes for th,
girls.-Bctty Cowan, IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
BICYCLES

SEE THESE HIGH-GRADE
FLYER" BICYCLES for
boys and girls at $4,000 to
$3.50 - well made and a
splendid outdoor gift.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

Bicycles won't be mentioned this
year on Santa'S lists from Virginia
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

The 9-B-3 class have finished
square root and are now reviewing
percentage. = John Dixon, 6-B-3.
Maxine Spears. 7-B-l.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

In social studies we are studying
airplanes. No wonder all the boys
are interested. - Roberta Barrat,
GA.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
HARDING SCHOOL

HARDING SCHOOL
I have a little cat. He is so
funny that I nearly laugh. He has
sharp claws and scratches me. 1t
hurts me too. But I do not cry. l
am not a cry baby at all.-Ruth
Schmitt. 2-B.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
Interesting Items OF News
Written For The Press By
Ell CentrO School Pupils

anything they wish-Mary Kath-
ryn Henderson. 7-B2.
In English this week we are writ
ing on the new pictures. I think
the Santa Fe Trail is very et-
fective because it is from scenes
of pioneer days. Mary Armstrong
8-R2.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

The 8-B2 class had a Spanish tnst
Tuesday, December 9. 1880, over the
work we have studied during the
last three weeks,-JameS South
worth, 8-B.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16
VelOcipedes

THESE STURDY, WELL
MADE VELOCIPEDES with
solid rubber tires are the fine
outdoor, gifts for children -
See the new styles and extra
values we have at $3.50, $l0.50
and $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

I have a playhouse. I like my
my playhouse. l have an electric
stove in it.-Barbara Lombard, .
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

Marion Dundas and Clara Pull
lenza, l-B, started new bank ac-
counts last week. The 2-B room
had the highest per cent of people
banking.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

1 like to go to school. School is
good for little boys and girls. The7
learn to read.-George Mclean, .
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-16

Christmas time, and the flowers
in the window box in the 2-B room
ale full of buds. The narcissus
bulbs are growing also and may
bloom for the holidays.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

MT and Mrs Clyde Glass who arrived on the Victoria after spend ing the winter ir the states. hopped Of this week for Council in an Nat plane piloted by Vic Ross, The plane in landing on river bar suffered q slight accident to ifs landing gear. but otherwise no damage resulted.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

The gas boat Nunivak arrived here on her first trip from Nuni- yak Island early Friday morning. Paul Ivanoff in command. The Nunivak belongs to the Lomen Commercial Co.,. and is used by the company to keep in touch with husinsss affairs on the island
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Missionary Larson of Unalakleet arrived on the Silver Wave this morning. MT. Larsen Is making arrangements for the sale of po- tatoes and other garden truck. raised at Unalakleet. He will all so take Il D some matter in ref erence to the Lutheran Mission ary church.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Jerry Coffin an old timer of the Deefing section who returned to Nome on the Victoria, hopped off from Nome flor Deering this week in an NAT plane. accompanied by MT. Burns and Andrew Anderson who will be employed in that sec ton, during the summer.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Miss Ruth Moody. teacher of Accounting at ths College at Fair banks. was an arrival this morn- ing on the Silver Wave. Miss Moody is gathering data for a book and. is here to learn first hand information. She will re- turn to College this fall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Miss Emily Polet daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A Polet, who spent last summer and winter with her folks here, will be passenger on the steamer Victoria enroute to Seattle. where she intends to take up special study to complete her business career.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Dr. l.. E. Benson who came to Nome from Hunt river valley via plane, and who was accompany ing the Lomen reindeer drive to Arctic Canada. is leaving on the Victoria for California. where he expects to regain his health and later return to Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Chas, n, Jones, |, s. Marshal for the Second Division. will be an outgoing passenger on the Vic with q prisoner, Marshal Jones will also visi, his family while at Sattle.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Leo Loners, the well known miner of this section who returned to Nome on the steamer Victoria. hopped off for Candle Wednesday in an NAT plane. Mir. Loners is representing the Keewalik Min ing Co. interests in the Candle section.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Mrs. W. F. Baldwin accompanied ty i'.r children. will be pass ugers 10 the states on this trip of the steamer Victoria. Mrs Baldwin Mi join her husband w'hc has been unG 2rgoing medical trna;me nI fer the past year.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Themes Powers of Tna,akleet arrived in Nome this morning on the Silver Wave, Tom is not in the best of health and made the trip here for medical examin- ation.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Mir and Mrs, Carlyle were ar irving pass ngers on the Silver Wave this, morning from Fairbanks via St. Michael. MT. Carlyle is q representative of the U. S. Land Office.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Dave Lyons. accompanied by his sister. will be outgoing passengers OF this Victoria, Mir. Lyons who is under the doctors care will make the trip in the hopes of regaining his health.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

J. K. Mitchell, stenographer for the Hammon Consolida ted Gold Fields. will take an extended va
 rHtiCn this summer. Leaving Nome on the Victoria. he will vis- it his old home in Ireland, where his moth recently died He will
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

The sidewalks of Nomn are be- ing repaired generally throughout Ire city which aids the pedes- trains considerably and keeps, them on the street. and less liable to injury from automobiles.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

T, kjelSberg. the well known Anvil creek dredging man. ac- cempanied by Mrs. Kjelsberg and the children, will be outgoing pass engers on the Victoria, They will make their future home in Oak land, California.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Dave Borrie who has been con neeted with the Lomen company activities at Golovin for the past few years. arrived here this morn- ing on the Silver Wavs> MT. Bor- Tie Is in ill health and will leave on this Vie for sunny California
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

A. NJ. Hartford, superintendent of drilling and cold water thaw ing operations. for the Hammon Company. will take well earned vacation this summer Accompan- jed by his wife and children. they will be outgoing passengers on this Victoria, returning to Nome towards fall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Mrs. Guy C. Boyd will be a passenger to tn Outside on the steamer Victoria, where she will spend the summer visiting friends and relatives.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Miss V. Summons, teacher from Fujrhmks who recently arrived Via plane. will be an outgoing passenger on the Vic.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Miss Peggy Anderson, territor- tal school teacher at Goloyiu dur ing the past year. recently arriv- ed On the Silver Wave and has accepted similar position at Iditarod where she will join her sister.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Guy Satterlee who has ben con neCted with the Lehman Store for several years in the capacity of butcher, is leaving for Seattle on the Vic to join his family.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Mrs. W'm. Marks and daughter Ethel who arrived on the Victoria after spending the winter outside, hopped of few days ago for Teller in an NAT plane.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

then journey to France and take n Switzerland, returning to Nome again on the last steamer in the fall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Mrs Peter Sather will make q trip to Seattle on this Victoria to visit her daughter Kristie
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

H. c. Dunlap, representative of the SChwabarher Bros. X Co., was an arrival this morning on the Silver Wave from St Michael and river points.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Tony Fmuki a receut arrival from the outside on the Victoria made the trip to Candle from Nome via plane this week.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

L, l.. Trimble, Railway Express Agent. who recently arrived in Nome from Yukon river points, sails for Seattle on the Vie tonight.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Michael Weaver, Alaska repre- sentative of the A, V. Love, dry goods store. was an arrival this morning on the Silver Wave from St, Michael and Yukon river points.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21
LOCAL NE WIS
PERSONALS

Miss Kelly, school teacher from Candle, arrived in Nome via NAT plane this wesk.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

II E. S2neff. suppressor of liquor among the natives, and oth- CTS, is an arrival in Nome, hav- ing come over from St Michael this morning on the Silver Wave,
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Dr and Mrs White who arriy cd this week via plane from Kot- zebue. will be outgoing passengers on this Vic Dr White has been quite Ill lately and deemed it ad- visable to nov to Sunuier climes
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

A MT. Thompson. trapper from the Yukon river. with partially frozen feet arrived here this morn ing on the Silver Wave
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21

Rev. R. z. Newton and wife "t the Federated church were ten dered a farewell reception Tuesday NNeuing Tn NewtonS will be passengers to the states on this rip of the Victoria.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21
Hollywood
 Grill
Now Open For Business

Serytcer \ la Carte. Merchant Lunch II AM. to 1 PM. Dinner Served from to PM. .in Our Steaks, Chops and Fish Broiled or Fried to Taste Commencing July list Will Serve On Sundays-ltalian Dinners
 PRIVATE BOOTHS Open 6 AM. Closed AM.
The Nome nugget., 1930-06-21
PROTECT YOUR SAVINGS

PROTECT YOUR SAVINGS \ Fire-proof Bank Vault is a Much Safer Place For Your Savings Than Having Them Tucked Away in Your Pockets
 Or Home. \ Rank Account Encourages and Helps You To Save. We Solicit Your Account MINERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
 OF ALASKA
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
THE PARTHEAN SHOT

The word had just been spoken. The
rejected sutton was standing before
her, listening to her elaborate ex-
plantations of her decision.
II trust that 1 have made myself
sufficiently plain" she said.
"Well, would scarcely go so far"
he answered, as his courage gradually
returned. ITS only fair to give nature
the credit for that" he added, as he
retired in good order.-Calgary Her
aid.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
BAYER@AsPIRIN
KILLS 1903 RATS
ON NEBRASKA farm

A Nebraska farmer killed 1903 rats
in IL hours with K-R-O kills Rats
Only, the product made by a special
process of squill, an ingredient highly
recommended by the U. S. Govern
ment. It is sure death to rats and
mice but harmless to dogs, cats,
poultry or even baby chicks. K-R-O
Is today Americas most widely used
rat and mouse exterminator. Sold by
druggists on money back guarantee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
You Little Trea,ureI

Mamma" questioned fve-year-old
Jennie, Jam l as tall as you are?"
mo, dear" was the reply. "Your
head comes to my waist"
WELL" continued Jennie. I'm just
as short as you are, anyway. My feet
are as far down as yours"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
Food for Coddesses

Even an artist should not quarrel
with her bread and butter" protested
the patient manager.
mo true artist would do So" re-
piled the gifted lady. "a true artist
quarrels with nothing less than truffles
and champagne"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17

Bayer Aspirin will Save the
day." 1t will always ease a
throbbing head. Quiet a grum-
bling tooth. Relieve nagging
pains of neuralgia or neuritis-
Check a sudden cold. Even
rheumatism has lost its terrors
for those who have learned to
depend on these tablets.
Gargle with Bayer Aspirin
at the first suspicion of sore
throat, and reduce the infection.
Look for Bayer on the box
and the word Genuine in red.
Genuine Bayer Aspirin does
not depress the heart.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
Speaking Of Little Things

Eddie Cantor pulls neat one on
the midget cars. A chap riding in
one says to the driver: Its dark;
we must be going through tunnel"
tunnel, nothing!" replies the 9TH
er, "we're under a truck"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
Handling the Traffic

First Young Doctor How's your
practice?
Second Y. DIN the morning hard
ly anyone comes, and in the after
Moons the rush falls Off a bit.
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FEEL ]
MEAN :?

Don't be helpless when you
suddenly get a headache. Reach
in your pocket for immediate
relief. If you haven't any Bayer
Aspirin with you, get some at
the first drugstore you come to.
Take a tablet or two and be
rid of the pain. Take promptly.
Nothing is gained by waiting
to see if the pain will leave of
its own accord. 1t may grow
worse! Why postpone relief
, There are many times when
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
In the Best of Families

Mrs. O'Reilly-Good morning, Mrs.
Murphy. l amt seen your old man
lately. Wot took him off?
Mrs. Murphy-A seizure.
Mrs. O'Reilly-Dear, dear, you ney-
er say Wot was it-'eart?
Mrs. Murphy-No, my dear-police.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
MethodicaI FINANCE

1t has been thus for ages.
Twill be thus for ages hence
A few acquire the money.
Others get experience.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
Got the DAYS Mixed

DO you love me, Sadle?"
"You know l do, Herman"
Herman? Darling, my names Max"
"Why so it isl Forgive me, l keep
thinking this is Saturday. "-Capper's
Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
Always Hanging Around

Title Ito young man passing by)--
Hello, John
Millie-Is his name John? Your
father told me 1t was Mat.
"Oh, no. Father just calls him that
because he always trips over him at
our front gate"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17
Rabbit. Foot Somewhere

Seaman-I see where Miss Snick-
peff has broken her engagement with
Ensign Honghtester. l think he de-
served it, myself.
Boatswaln-Me, too. The ensign's a
good guy.-Army and Navy Journal.
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Saving

Husband-But darling, we must
economic.
Wife-Exactly what I'm doing. I'm
buying everything on credit.-Cap-
per's Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-10-17

Grocery bills are not the terrors
they used to be since people don't
eat so much.
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Plays No Fayorites

Marriage is the same adventure for
every one, rich and poor.-Gilbert K.
Chesterton.
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Permanent Demand

REFORM" 'Tis sure to make . hit
If worked with proper skill.
This world has always needed 1t,
And maybe always will.