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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
27
The article surveys Grand Rapids bankers insurers and real estate leaders. It praises banking for attracting wealth and guiding investment, lauds conservative large institutions, and highlights the city as an industrial and commercial center. It profiles leading local bankers and real estate figures and notes their strong business track records.
The Wood County National Bank showcases its elegant W Goddard stone building and modern amenities. It reports capital of 100000, surplus on par, over one million in deposits, assets exceeding 160000, and a safety department with 56 chrome vault boxes and a time-lock door. Directors include J. Wood, L. M. Alexander, Guy O. Babcock, Warren G. Fisher, and others, touting conservative management and strong community trust.
Fritzsinger's Insurance Agency, the oldest in the city, operates from the MacKinnon building on Grand Avenue. The firm handles real estate and a full range of insurance including life health and auto, representing major insurers and selling legal blanks.
The First National Bank, a two story granite building, is praised for solid leadership and community impact. Capital is 200000 with 50000 surplus, assets rising from 399156.60 in January to 428040.48 by March. George W. Mead leads as president with Earle Pease II as VP and A G Miller as cashier, supported by a slate of respected local directors. The piece highlights thorough branch coverage, courteous service, and strong deposits with 6 percent interest on savings.
The Bank of Grand Rapids, second oldest in the city, established in the 1880s, operates on a conservative, experienced management philosophy. It offers general banking with a savings department paying 4 percent, a check logging department, and a $50,000 capitalization with a $10,000 surplus. Officers include President Tasse P. Witter and Vice President George W. Mead, with J. B. Redford as cashier and W. G. Schroeder as assistant cashier.
Widely known in the region Gentleen are celebrated for steady business practices that propelled their bank to a leading position in the state. The piece credits cautious lending and solid management as keys to their rise and enduring reputation.
The Ultisernia National bank opened March 29, 1918, with capital of 100000 and surplus 10000. It shows strong public favor after fourteen months of operation, praised for courteous depositors service, promptness, and conservative banking. Directors include J A Cohen as president and G W Paulus as vice president among others.
The Tribune urges readers to add subscribers to support the paper’s quality and community service. It emphasizes benefits from broader readership and asks locals to promote the newspaper among friends and neighbors.
The Tribune announces a Boost er Edition of Grand Rapids coverage mailed to thousands, funded by publishers with double local printing capacity. It urges unity and effort among residents and businesses to showcase Grand Rapids industries and people, hoping readers will support and spread the edition to boost city prospects.
Edward N. Pomainville of 103 Grand Avenue earns recognition for conscientious handling of real estate transfers and related services. He also offers life and fire insurance, loans, and collections, and has served five years as a justice of the peace. active in civic groups.
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