United States Building and Loan pioneers in Montana
The article recounts the early triumphs of the United States Building and Loan association in Butte Montana. It highlights Haggerty and Murray driving growth through savings and loans, the expansion to Idaho and Wyoming, and the steady leadership that supported a resilient financial community amid 1920s challenges. It notes key figures, shifts in leadership, and the organization’s rapid asset growth from 1918 to 1920.
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Haggerty
Hiaggerty
Murray
Montana
United States Building and Loan Association
Association
Chile
Africa
Butte
James E. Murray
U. S
Butte Concern
North Main Street
Orton Bros
James A. Murray
West Broadway
United States
A. J. Haggerty
M. M. Murray
King of Kings builds Culver City stage for DeMille epic
Culver City prepares a vast interior set for Cecil DeMille’s biblical spectacle The King of Kings with a cast including Joseph Schildkraut Ernest Torrence Joseph Striker and Robert Rederson among others. Also noted is a German bee farm near Loewenburg displaying camouflaged beehives shaped as biblical figures.
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Culver City
Cal
Cecil DeMille
DeMille
12 Apostles
Judas Iscariot
Jeanie Macpherson
Joseph Schildkraut
Eter
Ernest Torrence
John
Joseph Striker
Mathew
Robert Rcdeson
James
James Nell
Thomas
Sidney D'Albrook
Simon
Zealot
Robert Ellsworth
Andrew
David Imboden
Philip
Charles Reicher
James, the Less
Charles Requa
Thaddeus
John Prince
Bartholomew
Clayton Packard
H. B. Warner
Jacqueline Logan
Rudolph Schildkraut
Victor Varconi
Dorothy Cumming
Majel Coleman
Moses
Aaron
Simeon
Apostle Paul
Loewenburg
Fine New Home Open to Visitors
The report to members notes earnings increased by over $55,000 and a safer loan organization boosting monthly income. It highlights reduced idle funds by about $325,000, lean operating expenses, and that all loss classifications were charged off. The contingent fund stands at $75,000 and the association has acquired its own home as a secure investment with strong returns.
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U. S
Modern Safety Deposit Boxes In Big Vault
A large vault in the United States Building and Loan Association facility includes a specially built casekeeping vault for valuables. It features 638 safety deposit boxes with 19 duplicate keys per box and a master key held by the association. The system includes multiple box sizes, four coupon booths, and private, well-lit spaces for renters to manage papers and bond coupons.
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United States Building and Loan Association
Sun spots forewarn of more storms says Coomer
San Diego astronomer C M Coomer predicted further weather excesses and catastrophes after spotting a new large sunspot swinging toward Earth. He noted eight other spots bubbling on the sun’s Earth-facing side and described a group spanning about 300000 miles.
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San Diego
Cal
Florida
C. M. Coomer
Coomer
Santa Claus Arrives in London in Coach and Four
Santa Claus has adopted royal travel mode and arrived in London this year in a coach and four, marking a festive appearance with traditional splendor.
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Santa Claus
London
Directors declare 8 percent dividend for six months ending Oct 1 1926
A dividend of 8 percent has been declared by the directors for the twenty first semi annual period ending October 1 1926. The notice indicates a return to shareholders and outlines payment timing and eligibility as part of routine corporate earnings announcements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte Company
Savings Department
Hamilton Street
Phil T. Dunn
James F. Murray
James K. Murray
Gus Fitschen
John Harrington
Idaho
Wyoming
Eagles
Aerie of Eagles
Fitschen
T. Tomich
Tomfich
Father Leonard
Harrington
Model By-Laws
Ant
H. Nadeau
Thomas T. Taylor Jr
Taylor
School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance
New York University
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
L L. Q. Skelton
Jay G. Larson
Udine-loan and Savings Association
Murphy-Cheely Printing Co
Anaconda
Great Falls
Metals Bank
Helena Shelby
U. S. Building
Tom MacKinnon
West Park St
Park At
Dakota
Butte, Mont
U.S
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