The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-27

of women customrs. are again apparent.
The coupon-rooms. where the deposltorz
may retire TO examine their valuabies IN
their strong boxes and cut OF coupons, are
fitted with everything that could add -
the comfort OF their temporary occupants.
A threaded needle II Conspicuous In pref
ty cushion. with which the customer may
sew together the coupons she cuts on,
form Of needle work that Il unique. and.
presumably, replete with satisfaction for
the person who engages In Il.
The Second National bank was the hrse
to extend special privileges to women de-
posRors. With a large amount OF fore
sight; 1t established. IN 1Sss. a separate de-
partment for wOmen's accounts. The wo-
mems custom proved so profitable that
afterwards half Of the entire space Of tho
bank was set apart for them. and a sep
arate stan provided TO attend 20 them
Other large banks. as the Firth Avenue.
Lincoln National. the Plaza. the Columbia
snd the Mount Morris. followed suit. and
others now have special wOmen's depart-
ments.
A large number Of the women who arc
customers OF the Second National hanh
live out OF town. so. IN addition 20 othei
arrangements for their comfort. a spac-
ious press l. provided for the W,osnen's
room. where they can lock up such wraps
and appendagos as they viii not need
when out On the city. maid n on duty.
and on tables and desks II reading matter
freely provided. and among q are iistls
books or phampicts containing hints on
bank accounts for women
Some women have naturally little aD-
titude for business said the cashier %
THAI bank. ''but I observe that when they
are told thing once they -invariable re-
member q. and never make the Aam mis-
TAX again. They are quick 90 learn. and
very accurate. as rule. in their accounts
We md them very pleasant customers 20
deal with
The Lincoln National hank has probably
the best fitted up apartments for women
OF any bank In town. No wood appears I'm
any part OF the furniture. and much OF the
work II finished On brass and other metal
work. adding brightness and iiEhtnesa 90
the interior. Perfectly appoiBtcd reception
and private rooms are at she diaPusal %
customers and "A maid n always In atten-
dance In addition 90 these appointments.
which are found near the private enfraucs
for women. there h an attractive parIor
IN the Interior 81 he building where women
may write letters. oil out checks. and -
ceivs advice concerning their Investments.
Pew people have any jdea % the num-
Der o. women who keep separate accounts,
or who own stocks and bonds said ne
president % the Lincoln bank. Many are
the wi1Jws of wealthy men 81 bus4nsFsg
some have inherited large SUITS ~ money
from fathers or other reIssivea Then
there Is a considerable ana crossing elass
OF women either actively engaged IN buss
ness or silent partners In sasns enisrpriss
from which large dividends are Drawn.
AnOfhe- class Of customers "a representeA
by th0se women who 0zn sticks and
binds and who keep them IN oar sass
deposit vsuhs. coming N from tine -
time 20 c1rt OF sheir cuoons. ust Hke .
man. and quite az mindful a. ths mals
Stockholders when sse interest e due
Women have undoubtedly quite a.
ryuch business tact a. 1ssn." said TIE
president % the Plaza hank. IN fact. n
che cashiers OF shs various ssnks wsFs
60 E~s together and relate soms II fhsR
experiences. I doubt not that ~ ID5icrous
mistakes - tbe men would far ever
shadow those q she women. ?, \ Estrfns
% D. more asd rsoTs tss custom 20 pay
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sOT boin.shds1 e1peBs~s b dsposissd IN ths
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