Ada Four Banks Show Prosperity and Strong Leadership
Ada boasts four banks including a national bank and three state banks led by prominent officers and directors. The article praises their conservative management, government oversight, and broad community role, noting rapid growth and a policy of lending to farmers at favorable rates. It highlights First National Bank's impressive quarters, safety measures, and motto.
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Ada
First National
First National Bank
Main and
Broadway
United States
P. A. Norris
H. T. Douglas
Shawnee National Bank
Shawnee, Oklahoma
W. C. Duncan
F. J. Phillips
Greenville National Exchange Bank
Greenville
Texas
A. G. Adams
First National Bank Ada Praised for Statewide Impact
In Ada and Pontotoc County a statistical review highlights the First National Bank of Ada as the dominant financial institution. The narrative credits its capital stock profits deposits and steady management since 1900, noting its conservative liberal approach and focus on farming and stock loans to benefit the community.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
First National Bank of
First National Bank
Ada National Bank
United States
U. S. Treas
No clear event in Oklahoma maps guides new field setup
An editor notes Oklahoma Pontotoc County as a suggested site for new field appointments, while the map draws the eye to central continent positioning and potential reports.
Ada Bank Reports Strong Condition and Growth
Report of the Condition of Ada Oklahoma bank shows resources of 480 541 25 and 790 354 95 on different dates. Bank officials praise policy of lower rates to customers, loaned farmers and stockmen over 200 000 during the year, and emphasize Ada and Pontotoc county development and agricultural prosperity.
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Ada
Farmers State Bank gains prominence under W L Reed in Ada
The Farmers State Bank in Ada rises in status under W L Reed who relocated to Broadway and Main, boosting deposits from 12000 to 65000. Reed previously helped reorganize the First National Bank in 1902 and later served as a state bank examiner. Leslie Prince assists as assistant cashier and W Sloan Creveling is vice president. The bank is safeguarded by state depositors guaranty funds and emphasizes conservative, courteous service.
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Reed
Ada
First National Bank
First National
Oklahoma
Leonard
Texas
Farmers State Bank
Pontotoc County
Leslie Prince
W. Sloan Creveling
State Depositors Guaranty Fund
Pickled Whale Meat Delights Sailors and Diners
The steamwhaler Gayhead arrived in San Francisco from the Far North with ten barrels of pickled and salted whale beef. Captain Porter predicts it could become a delicacy as officers and crew prefer it to aboard fare. Two barrels were eaten on the voyage, and several more ordered for Eastern restaurants. If demand grows, Gayhead may return north for more meat.
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San Francisco
Porter
New York World
Ada Welcomes Investors and Visitors to Eastern Oklahoma
Ada business leaders invite people to visit the fairest city in eastern Oklahoma. They promise wealth opportunities, rich social life, and top schools with congenial companionship for students and residents alike.
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Ada
Oklahoma
East State Normal
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