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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
8
The article praises Marshfield banks and insurance real estate as conservative and safe for large investments. It notes bankers and directors as seasoned, successful men guiding a strong local financial system. Brief sketches of top banks and insurers are promised.
The First National Bank stands as a financial fortress in the state with an $85,000 capital, $5,500 surplus, and $10,210.24 in individual profits. Deposits reached over $840,000 as of March, reflecting its long history since becoming a national institution in 1891 and its trusted status among patrons. TL McMillan presides, J. CG Marsh is vice president, HG Hambright serves as cashier, with directors including Le Th, Thoms, Pod Schaefer, Noll, and HLH Milbon.
The American National Bank stresses conservative policy and safety in its operations. Founded in 1892, it became a national bank in 1900 and is a United States depository and Federal Reserve member. Officers include W. J. Connor president, P. S. Christenson vice president, Thomas D. Spalding cashier, and Jacob Lethwander assistant cashier. directors feature prominent local citizens. Deposits total $739,000.47 with reserve funds of $888,373.23 as of March 7, 1916.
The Marshfield State Bank, eight years old, sits at Central Avenue and Third Street with modern equipment and conservative progressive leadership. It reports 2016 deposits of 286,820.04, assets 331,012.58, capital of 80,000, and a surplus of 14,792.94 under state supervision. Officers include H. F. Thiel president and H. W. Koenig vice president. Directors include Amos Roll J N Cundy Hugo Wegener William Hipke J W Salter and William Welter.
A nostalgic pledge urges Marshfield Wisconsin to renew dedication to progress. The piece highlights the round barn as a landmark, promotes Marshfield as hospitable and a budding convention center, and calls on every business person to exert extraordinary effort to boost local growth and morale.
A Kleinheinz & Son, located at 106 South Central Avenue beside the American Express, is a long established Wisconsin real estate and insurance firm. They handle farm lands including select Soo Line Railway land, with prices from 24 dollars per acre for unimproved land to 109 dollars per acre for improved farms, and offer fire, life and accident insurance managed by E T Kleinheins. A Kleinheinz, a German native, has led the business for years with a strong reputation for integrity, joined later by his son.
Graham's Land Office in Marshfield, backed by Fred C. Graham and R. L. Salaman, reports a 1914 sale of 200000 dollars in lands and aims for 850000 this year. They specialize in North Central Wisconsin farms and cut over hardwood lands, serving Marathon Clark Wood Taylor counties with a large client list and noted fair dealing.
One of Marshfield's oldest and largest agencies, the Paling Insurance Agency at 202 South Central Avenue, is led by Mrs. E. T. Pulling. The firm offers fire, life, accident, steam boiler, livestock, and bonding insurance with major national companies and prompt settlements. Associated with Mrs. Pulling is her brother A. L. Doulirie, a well-informed agent. The firm also buys unimproved farmland in northern Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, though focuses mainly on insurance.
The Marshfield Times lauds John Seubert for his service as city clerk since 1913 with renewed praise after 1916 reelection. It notes his qualifications, courtesy, business training, and dedication to the public good, while acknowledging his work with life and accident insurance firms.
The city of Marshfield calls for residents to join a citywide citizen initiative focused on improving local services. Volunteers will assist on neighborhood projects, public forums, and youth mentorship programs organized through the city hall and local NGOs.
A Times feature profiles H B Parker, prominent real estate and insurance figure. It notes his six year dominance in city real estate, wide state dealings, emphasis on clear title property, integrity, and his Deming Block office. A few ad column quotes may help secure desired listings.
The Times promotes a 16 page Marshfield Industrial Edition distributed to Wood County, capitalists, investors and industries. It urges unity and collective effort to attract business, grow the city, and extend The Times’ support for Marshfield’s present and future prosperity.
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