First State Bank of Las Vegas Founded 1905 in Nevada
The First State Bank of Las Vegas began operations on May 8 1905 after merging two local banking efforts led by John S Park and executives from Walker Bros Bank Salt Lake City It built a reputation as a community builder never foreclosing a mortgage or seizing homes during over 32 years of business and maintained open doors through panics and depressions.
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John S. Park
M. H. Walker
Chris N. Brown
T. E. Gibbon
L. H. Farnsworth
J. Ross Clark
F. A. Waters
R J. Waters
Citizens’ National Bank
Los Angeles
C P. Squires
Walker
Farnsworth
Johns
Park
First State Bank
First State Bank of
Las Vegas
Ed. W. Clark
C. S. Wengert
First Sets Bank
Stock Exchange forms committee to study organization
A nine member panel appointed by Charles R. Gay to study and propose changes in the New York Stock Exchange structure includes five members from the exchange, two company representatives, and two public members. The move signals openness to reform and to align with the Securities and Exchange Commission while aiming to improve investor public interest.
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New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Charles R. Gay
Norman Stabler
New York Herald Tribune
Securities and Exchange Commission
Wall Street
Washington
The
Stock Exchange
Attorney Ragsdale Dies in Los Angeles
Thos. P. Ragsdale, prominent Las Vegas attorney, died suddenly on Christmas Day in Los Angeles. He was visiting Mrs. Laura Gentry when he collapsed. Coroner F. J. Nance ruled heart failure after the autopsy.
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Thos. P. Ragsdale
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Laura Gentry
F. J. Nance
Local Holiday Visits Highlight Utah and Nevada Residents
Leland Hanson a University of Utah student spent Christmas week with his mother Mrs. N A Harvey. George Allom an employee on the state highway near Ely spent Christmas with relatives in Las Vegas.
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Leland Hanson
University of Utah
N. A. Harvey
George Allom
Ely
Relatves
Vegas
First State Bank Emerges as Las Vegas’s Sole Financial Institution
Two early banks in Las Vegas failed soon after the town’s birth. The Las Vegas Bank and Trust Co. with Geo. F. Polenz cashier operated on Wilson Avenue. The Lincoln County Bank headed by T. E. Pollock and M. I. Powers also failed, leaving the First State Bank as the town’s only financial institution.
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Las Vegas
Techatticup Mine Reopens With New Equipment in Eldorado Canyon
The historic Techatticup gold mine in Eldorado Canyon operated by P. A. Simon and associates has been reconditioned with new machinery and a new mill. A fresh territory opens with promising ore prospects and an optimistic outlook.
Nevada State Financials and Tax Appeal in 1930s
The Nevada treasury reports Outstanding treasurer's checks and receipts totaling 8.687 million dollars for the fiscal year, with disbursements and a June 30 1937 balance. Bonded debt stands at 725 thousand, all held by state departments for trust funds. It promotes Nevada residency for favorable taxation and outlines flexible living arrangements.
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Treasury
Nevada
Dairy Farmers Aim to Solve Milk Market Troubles
Dairy farmers face disrupted markets and internal rifts across major districts. They respond by using cooperative marketing and the National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation to unite producers and negotiate handling and pricing, viewing modern cooperatives as diplomacy in solving social and economic challenges.
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National Cooperative Milk Producers‘ Federation
Modern Agricultural Cooperative
Holiday season deaths rise across states with high tolls
Violent holiday season deaths remain high despite a nationwide safety drive. Illinois reports 74 violent deaths, California tallies 41 during the holiday weekend.
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Illinois
California
Scalloped Cauliflower and Ham Midweek Dish
The article presents a frugal recipe by Frances Lee Barton for Scalloped Cauliflower and Ham. It provides ingredients, steps, and a baking time aimed at stretching meat and appealing to household managers facing rising prices. Serves 4.
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Frances Lee Barton
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