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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1913
Page
9
A lengthy notice promotes Draughon’s Practical Business Colleges with a spelling contest offer and scholarship. It extols business training, quotes banker endorsements, and lists alleged student outcomes and benefits, urging readers to enter the contest and enroll.
N S Graham of American Bank and Trust Co San Antonio Texas recommends Draughon’s Practical Business College for strong practical training J L Chapman cashier First National Bank Farmersville Texas credits valuable instruction from Draughon’s main course Arlon B Davis president Cowboy State Bank Rotan Texas says a thorough business education is priceless and helped him found seven Texas banks Percy Williams cashier First State Bank Barry Texas notes quick placement after completing the bookkeeping course and employment at Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Galveston Also praising Draughon’s Colleges for easing work in both banking and railway offices.
Bank officials from Corsicana Memphis Silverton and other Texas areas praise Draughon’s Practical Business College after short courses. They report quick job advancement and solid value from the training.
G L Blackford president of State National Bank Denison Texas commends Draughon educational enterprises for turning out many finished accountants bookkeepers and stenographers, calling them successful as business educators.
W S Gibbs, president of Gibbs National Bank in Hunle, reports approval of John F Craughon's new system of bookkeeping, calling it a significant improvement in financial recordkeeping.
Frank Briscoe of Adams National Bank Devine Texas recommends the Draughon course for a business education. He notes that after completing the Draughon program he accepted a position as a bookkeeper at Adams National Bank.
J M Levy of Texas Bank and Trust Company Galveston Texas provides a strong endorsement for Jno F Craughon’s College noting its courses are absolutely thorough and effective for business training.
H. E. Hardan of First State Bank Stamford Texas recalls his son W. M. Harlan attended Draughon's school years ago and notes the program's efficiency and success in securing positions for graduates.
S. T. Hanson of Gothicr City National Bank endorses Draughon's as a practical business education option. The banker recommends the program to anyone seeking useful, marketable skills.
The secretary of Dent endorses DRAUGHON'S as a reputable and reliable institution in Tex. Ancker recommends the bank to readers, highlighting trust and standing in financial affairs.
JESS D. CARTER, cashier at Royston State Bank Royston Texas, says he completed the Draughon's bookkeeping course in two months and two days. He recommends the school for thoroughness and practicality and credits the course with allowing him to keep both bank and mercantile books.
M. E. Allensworth assistant cashier of the Bank of Chillicothe in Chillicothe Texas praises Draughon’s Business College. He credits completing the program with securing his current bank position and recommends the school to others seeking a business education.
W. D. Crothers, cashier at Commercial National Bank in Brady Texas, says Draughon’s Colleges are the best in the country and notes two of his friends employed Draughon graduates who proved highly competent.
A. F. Carter, president Roy, states that as a Draughon student he is competent to recommend Draughon courses to all who seek rapid completion and thorough instruction.
W. W. Murphy of Farmers' National Bank at Keller Texas states he graduated at Draughon’s and believes its system of bookkeeping is superior. He asserts that Draughon’s method cannot be expelled.
John A. Deadrich cashier of Johnson City State Bank in Texas endorses Draughon’s business courses, stating they are highly recommended for anyone seeking instruction.
E BASHAM cashier at Wagecon er National Bank Vernon Texas declares no young person can enter business without a business education and endorses DRAUGHON'S as best prepared to provide practical instruction.
J. E. Evans, assistant cashier at First National Bank El Campo, praises Draughon’s Colleges after completing a course. He notes the training’s merits and reports securing a good position soon after applying the business skills learned, despite a six year gap since graduation.
L. B. Ward, cashier at Farmers' Exchange Bank in Springtown Texas, commends a Draughon's Colleges student serving as assistant cashier. He says the student has thorough training in bookkeeping and is capable of handling any bank business, calling Draughon's a boon to the country.
John R. Haven, cashier at First State Bank in Denison Texas, praises Draughon’s College for providing first class business training and recommends it to anyone seeking quality instruction.
W. Pf. Moody Jr., president of City National Bank in Galveston Texas, commends Draughon’s College, noting the school produces very capable employees and that bank has hired graduates.
W A Hartlett cashier at First National Bank in Gorman Texas says Miss Ruth Waldrup, a Draughon College graduate, has been in their employ for eight months and has given entire satisfaction.
M. Button of First National Bank Celina Texas recommends Jno F Draughon's New System of Bookkeeping, stating it is a labor saver and better than Draughon had represented.
R. Ayers, president of Commonwealth National Bank in Dallas expresses strong belief in Draughons Colleges offering a solid business education for young men seeking advancement. He has known the colleges for years and gives his assurance based on long familiarity.
J H Doss cashier of First State Bank in Texas commends Draughon’s Colleges for an excellent regional record in banking and financial reliability.
Roscoe Cawy er, cashier of Mercury State Bank in Mercury Texas, extols Draughon’s Practical Business Colleges for their readiness to train students for active business careers.
James B. Baker of Waco Savings Bank, Texas, lauds Draughon’s Colleges as among the best in the United States in a letter praising the institutions.
G T D Alcorn cashier Citizens State Bank Montague Texas asserts no better proof of ability than a Draughon diploma.
WM HEBERER cashier of Range National Bank Range Texas recommends DRAUGHON'S to all young men and women seeking education and better job prospects.
J E Lipscomb, cashier at Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Celina Texas, states he has valued for ten years a copy of Draughon's Practical Bookkeeping and recommends Draughon’s Colleges to anyone seeking business education.
H. G. Lehman, assistant cashier at First National Bank in Giddings Texas, praises Draughon’s Nashville College higher accounting course and urges young men seeking business education to enroll in the Draughon Training.
Dr. L Jester of Jester National Bank in Tyler Texas endorses Draughons Colleges as worthy of strong patronage. The letter highlights the institutions as reputable and deserving support in higher education.
F W Lemburg cashier of the German American National Bank in Mason Texas writes we recommend Draughon s to all who desire to take a business course.
R Legate cashier of the National Bank of Denison Texas states there is no better or worthier school than Jno F Draughon’s in his opinion.
G. P. McCorkle of Union Trust Company San Antonio notes that upon selling his Trimble interests they needed a cashier at Trimble Banking Company and T A Pierce, a recent Draughon’s graduate, was promptly elected and remains in that trusted position.
R. A. Morris, cashier at Camp County Bank in Pittsburg Texas, writes that Draughon’s Colleges are among the best in the land, endorsing their quality and reputation.
MO D MAYFIELD of National City Bank Waco Texas states an employee who left Draughon's College shows strong performance and gives satisfaction in every way.
J. Frank Potts, cashier of Farmers' State Bank in City Texas, credits a Draughon college chain with turning out more men and women fit for the business world than any single agency, highlighting its industry relevance and impact.
Harry Mauritz, cashier at Farmers and Merchants' State Bank in Hutto Texas, states that Draughon's College is a practical and up to date institution.
Arrion B. Davis of Rotan Texas endorses John F Craughon s Closing Entries Proving Balances calling the work highly practical from start to finish. He emphasizes that practical knowledge outweighs theory in learning accounting.
T P Rodgers of First National Bank Collinsville Texas says Jno F Craughon has the best system of colleges in the country for training young men and women for business.
J. H. Doss of First State Bank Millsap Texas commends Jno F Craughon for Closing Entries Proving Postings Proving Extensions of Balances calling it excellent and the best he knows of.
W. H. Roach of Farmers and Merchants Bank Lipan and H. A. Wror of American National Bank Austin endorse Draughon’s business college. Both say it offers solid business education and helps graduates secure good positions.
J. S. McLENDON, president of Citizens' National Bank in Waco Texas, endorses DRAUGHON'S as evidence of its success and solid standing.
J DR RICHARDSON cashier of Riddle Exchange Bank Alexander Texas lauds Draughons Practical Business Colleges for their reputation and the good results obtained by students through hard work.
J Reynolds president of First National Bank Moody Texas endorses Draughnssee schools as the best in the nation. He states there is no better school of this kind anywhere in the country.
W N Stowe cashier at Nat tional Bank Galveston says he examined Craughon correspondence. He notes Craughon has received nearly daily written applications from business men in many states for beekeepers and stenographers over several months.
J A Comer praised Draughon closing entries calling the book great for its simplicity and practical common sense methods to close a set of books. The cashier shared the copy with Paige noting the work’s usefulness in accounting practice.
G W VoIres cashes First National Bank Forney Texas endorses Draughons New System of Bookkeeping Cable Entry Made Easy. He says it shortens the work and provides a system of checks to eliminate errors.
Jesse Thompson of First National Bank Snyder Texas says the bank recommends Lege above all others and notes its graduates are employed by the bank. This endorsement highlights the school’s output and local ties within the community banking sector.
Allen Winham of Merchants and Planters' Bank Texarkana commends a college graduate in his service, noting her work as entirely satisfactory and recommending the college to others seeking business courses.
J G Wilkinson president of Continental Bank and Trust Company Fort Worth Texas writes that their intimate acquaintance with Inc Craughon s Practical Business College enables them to commend it heartily.
E Rotan of the First National Bank of Waco commends Draughon Colleges for standing the test of time and earning a well earned reputation.
J Lb White of Sipe Springs Texas says after less than three months with Draughon he accepted an assistant cashier role and has had no trouble doing the work. He credits Draughons program for making the position easy to hold.
Leon D2 from Shield Cashier at First State Bank and Trust Company in Santa Anna Texas testifies that Draughon's Practical Business Colleges are the best, reflecting strong endorsement of the school.
A Waco State Bank cashier notes widespread praise for Draughon's Colleges and predicts they will continue to meet with great success based on numerous favorable comments from others.
A collection of testimonial letters from Telegraph Operators in Sandia and Reedville Texas praising Draughon's Practical Business College San Antonio for thorough practical training, claiming it launched railroading careers and provided successful work as operators and agents. Signed by Paul C. Sparks Frank Haggard and Earthman Parish Megrs.
Two letters from former Draughon’s students praise the Telegraphy Department and announce promotions. One writer from Dale Texas recounts three months of training followed by a month in town, then a $65 monthly agent and operator salary. The other, from Brady Texas, endorses Draughon’s for telegraph work or business education, urging determination to succeed.
A message urges careful proofreading of a school paper before mailing to San Antonio. Participants may earn a fifty dollar scholarship if their paper is among the first fifty correct entries. otherwise ten cents per corrected misspelled word is awarded toward a scholarship.
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