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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
LAID & TILTON BANK.
PORTLAND. q

PORTLAND, ORE.
Would state that the outlook for bust
ness in THIS section Of the country for the
coming year Of 1915 IL very promising I'm
every way. We have just finished har-
vcsting our largest wheat crop, and the
farmers therefore are IN a good financial
condition The salmon Industry was also
OF large proportions. and found. | believe,
an excellent and quick market.
The lumber business. which has been
somewhat quiet for a considerable time.
is looking up In large degree. and lum-
Der merchants are expecting TO see con-
siderable development during the coming
early months of the year. There is quite
demand I'm the East for our timber
lands and several large sales have lately
been consummated. and We understand
that there are more such transactions
being anticipated.
The business In our own city has been
normal IN every way. and with more than
usual activity In the building line. So
far this activity has not diminished I'm
any way, and several large structures
are TO be undertaken in the first part OF
the new year.
siderable money In improving their track
age and I'm developing new sections of the
country; especially is this noticeable In
our Willamette Valley. where the Oregon
Electric Company has been very active.
This will undoubtedly mean Il growth Of
business In the country tributary to our
city.
Local financial conditions are round.
money has been in active demand for
legitimate purposes and everything ap-
pears to be promising for the future. As
long az conditions are favorable in the
East and no unexpected occurrences
take place to disturb the large money
centres. | see no reason at all why the
coming year should not be a very pros
porous and profitable one for our North
west country.
w. II. DUNCKLEY. Cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK.


Conditions in this vicinity appear to be
very favorable for large volume OF busi-
ness in 1912 Our factories in all lines
are operating to their fullest extent
Many OF our manufacturers have en-
larged or contemplate enlarging their
plants. Jobbers and retailers report sales
ahead OF 1911. Labor is so well employed
that no man need 10 be idle who is Will
ing TO work In fact, contractors on puo-
lie work Of the state in this vicinity ana
I'm the city have been unable TO obtain
sufficient help to carry on their WORK
satisfactorily.
There is a feeling OF confidence among
business men that on account OF the I'M
mense crops harvested this year next
year is bound 10 be a prosperous year
Congressional inves'sd-
tons and probable tariff legislation.
We have heard some complaint regard
ing the slowness of collections. que
think. TO the fact that merchants are
using their money in extending theH
business.
There ia hesitation on the part OF Some
regarding the launching Of new enter
prises on account of so many lnvesusa-
lions of corporations and the uncertain
ties Of future legislation. but perhaps u
there were no restraining Influences the
tide OF prosperity might rise too hlSh.
ANTHONY LAMB.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
EAST TENNESSEE NATIONAL
BANK.

KNOXVILLE, TENN.
Rcplying 70 yours Of December 49,
would say that business conditions gen
orally within the territory tributary 10
Knoxville have been OF very salts
factory character during the last year
Crops I'm the agricultural districts have
been unusually good and commanded eN-
ccllent prices The lumber business mas
improved right through the year. and
roth in volume and prices Is now the
best that has prevailed for several years.
Our coal mines are fan OF orders at good
prIces. their output being limited only ny
the car supply. Much good zinc ore is
being blocked out by borings near Knox
VILE. and this industry gives every
promise OF developing into large proper
tons. Our various manufacturing lines
are in a prosperous condition, and we
have in mind two concerns. one textile
and the other iron, which have their fu!!
capacity booked several months ahead
further. indeed. than at any time in their
history at this season. The mercantile
business IS I'm a satisfactory and healthy
state. and collections generally are re-
ported by |; as good.
All I'm all. ~ we zee them. conditions
generally. Industrial. commercial and
financial. would Justify the expectation
OF good and satisfactory business for the
year 1918 throughout Eastern Tennessee
and the portions OF adjoining states con-
tlguous 20 II.
+. I. FISHER. President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
COLONIAL TRUST AND SAVINGS
BANK.

Will state that there will be a continu-
ance OF healthy and satisfactory business
conditions seems TO be the prevailing
opinion. / believe that the Central States
and all over the country as well, appfe-
ciate that prosperity is not the hand!-
work of any man. or OF special set OF
men. but is brought about by the contlnu-
aticn OF crops and the spirit OF optimism
that these conditions breed.
The crops that have been harvested ana
are being garnered at this time. as far
as Illinois. Iowa. Indiana and the Central
States are concerned. are still, TO great
extent. IN the possession OF the producer
and every indication points 10 the pro-
Queer receiving more than satisfactory
price for his commodity. This means
more than normal working capital for
our activities for the coming month.
The Balkan situation is one that cannot
be viewed carelessly. especially In view
of the fact that European countries are
affected. as a whole, on account OF their
many alliances War is a synonyme for
disturbance, Notwithstanding diplomacy
will play a large part in the final conclu-
sion to be reached in probable peace nego-
tiatons.
Bank conditions are more than salts
factory, although the banks have been
called upon to meet unusual demands In
the matter Of crop moving. They have
made more than satisfactory progress
and we can truthfully say that our banks
are in excellent condition TO cope with
the present. as we'll as future problems
that may arise out of present conditions.
The desire for overcapitalization and
destructive speculation is being more and
more eliminated in all the walks OF life.
and this more than anything else VIII
tend to make it possible for prosperity 10
have fuller sway.
/ feel considerable optimism for the
year that is to be ushered In and j zee
no reason why there should be any fear
for the immediate future.
r. C. KELLER, Vice President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
PENN NATIONAL BANK.

KIN lsA - 81 III y.
Present conditions reveal the extremely
glowing crop estimate OF 1912 has mad
somewhat OF sentimental effect upon
business generally. Merchandise stocks
were undoubtedly low. immediate deliy-
cries uncertain: consequently. "a gradual
influx OF buying orders natural To "a ris. ng
market. There IS at present a general
shortage OF labor In all lines. deliveries
are behind the orders on tho books. but
equal TO the legitimate consumption. and
collections are fair. with few ant!cipa-
tons The basic conditions. however.
show evidence Of soundness. with q ten
dency OF a somewhat slowing down in 1918
OF trade Influenced directly or indirectly
BY tariff discussion. which will about
counteract the extreme optimism OF the
crop report OF 1912 NJ. G.. BAKER,
President and Cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
CHICAGO NATIONAL CITY BANK

NIllthoC'
I have made a study for several years
OF conditions and have found that where
we have a tremendous crop as we nave
had this year 1t augurs for great pros
perity. at least for the year folio"ihg'
Fundamentally. when the farmer prospeTs
the whole country prospers, the man
order business, the manufacturing busi-
ness. the equipment business and every
body seem 20 be more cheerful and will
ins to spend money and make improve
ments, which naturally gives an impetus
TO all industrial lines, even lines Of luxury,
such as piano manufacturers and house
hold utensils.
The demand for money mere is extreme
~ strong. prevailing rates are high. ana
| believe Il to he very healthy condition
of things
As far as the political situation having
any effect on the same. ] feel ana know
that. while a Republican at heart, the
election OF Mr.. Wilson. Of the Democratic
party. with the revision OF tariff resting
upon them. because of the advocacy. will
be handled very carefully, for all Demo-
Gratis are Interested In the prosperity OF
the country just MS I'dblig a" AN'f"|
leans are, and the minute you attack
their pocketbook they are opposed u
radical revision, at least to any extent.
| find human nature the same the world
over regardless Of politics or partisanlsm.
You can readily see from the above
statements that / am an opumist and
thoroughly believe what / say.
1t has been my policy TO spread just
this feeling among our depostors. with
whom We come in contact from time to
time. and have found II the best medica-
mcnt Of condition there is. without fool
ing ourselves
After all. our economical situation -
governed by confidence or hesitation
based on the fact that IS per cent OF the
business OF this country Is done on a
credit basis.
| am pleased to give you my expression
as above. L. II GRIMME. Cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
SPOKANE AND EASTERN TRUST
COMPANY.

SEOKANE, WASH
Decidedly better feeling marks the gen
eral condition OF the Pacific Northwestern
states. including Washington. Oregon.
Idaho and Montana. The enormous In
nux OF population drawn hither during the
last eight or ten years Is developing many
new lines OF farming and industry. The
most notable tendency is toward increased
manufacturing. Large new packing houses
and creamery plants are conspicuous.
The Years crops were generally excel
lent. The production OF apples and other
fruits reached unprecedented figures. The
most important development with the fruit
growers IL the new fruit growers consoli-
dalton. now being formed I'm Spokane, 10
handle all the fruit grown in the North
western states I'm one organization. The
lumber Industry. which had been quiet
for two or three years. has been picking
up wonderfully during the last six months.
and the shipping trade has run practically
all the mills to their capacity.
Mineral production is at top notch. and
profits OF the mines are entirely salts
factory
Water power development is going rap
IDLY forward.
As the Pacific Northwest was the last
part OF the United states to be affected by
the depression following 1907. so II has
been somewhat slower than the Eastern
states In regainng the mercantile activity
which formerly prevailed.
Merchandising is steady. but not par
ticularly brisk The well established
houses are doing Il good business Some
OF the smaller merchants. who started In
with little capital. are being weeded out.
Banking conditions are good and de-
posits are high The country has n sur
plus OF money for legitimate investment
and interest rates on such security are
ruling lower than for many years
T. l.. RUTTER. Vice President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK.

SlthI1N iSEh
We beg 70 state that we look FORWARD
10 very good conditions In this vicinity
for the year 1918 The present conditions
ore exceptionally good. and the good CON
ditions are reflected by the deposits OF
the banks in Shreveport, which are IN
the neighborhood of Sl3,ooo,Ooo This, FOR
a town of $500 people, is exceptionally
good, and we expect the deposits py feo-
ruary | to increase very materially. In
addition to the cotton crops and the price
Il is bringing. farmers In this section
have made good corn crop and a good
forage crop This will mean great saw
ing. for last year enormous amounts were
paid out by farmers for corn and hay
which were shipped in on account OF the
shortage
We are pleased to state that land values
in this section have increased very ma
terially on account OF iis productive quar-
tiles. and n great many Eastern and West
ern' people are being attracted TO thls
section as lands here are selling FOR 10
to so an acre. and are more productive
than lands in other sections selling Tor
500 10 $50 an acre. Besides the climate
is more equable and greater crops can
be produced here than is possible In colder
climates A. T. KAHN. Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
UNION NATIONAL BANK.

/ presume you mean this to refer more
particularly to the section OF the country
in which / live.
We are just now coming TO the close OF
the most prosperous year that Texas has
ever known. our crops OF all kinds have
been abundant. Even the most conserva-
tive now estimate that the cotton crop
will be approximately five million bales.
which IL far greater than IT has ever been
before. The average price OF this staple
has this year been better than ever be-
fore and therefore the cotton crop alone
together with cotton seed and by-prod-
500. $4,000.
The grain crop this year was unprece-
denied There was harvested more
wheat, more corn. more rice and more
oats than ever before. The corn crop OF
Texas Is between two hundred and two
hundred and fifty million bushels Texas
is rapidly becoming one of the largest
corn producing states in the Union.
The high price of beef has brought more
millions to our ranchmen. Taking all
things together. it is easy TO understand
that Texas Is an empire within itself.
The banks are bullying with money.
There is or deposit ia the banks Of
Houston to-day nearly s5c.oocc. More
than ever before by several million dol
lars. Houston leads all other cities OF
Texas in this regard by a substantial
margin The banks In other leading cities
OF Texas such as Dallas, San Antonio,
Fort Worth. Austin. Galveston. Waco and
Beaumont. have more deposits than ever
before, and 1t will therefore readily be
seen that the great State of Texas viii
start the year 1913 In a better financial
condition and a more independent posi-
ton than any previous year.
here will undoubtedly be increased
acreage in all crops. The state is receiv-
Ing large numbers immigrants from
Northern states, and even many are COM
ing from other Southern states.
There are thousands upon thousands of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02

cussed for the last year. its effect mas
been more or less discounted. Tailii
changes should not materially affect busl-
ness anyhow until 1914, so that 1918 VIII
give a good account OF Itself.
While other important legislation VIII
also be considered at the extra session OF
the Congress in April. II can hardly Dc
expected TO obtain the required amend
ment to banking laws until after the pup
lie has been thoroughly awakened to the
importance of the subject. 1t Will be dit-
ficult work under any conditions and VIII
doubtless require that the powerful IN
f1uence Of the business men OF this couh-
try be brought to bear on Congress De-
fore new currency law can be placed on
our statute books.
Judging the outlook for the year 1918
from the financial and Industrial view
point. a period OF better business Is IN
sight A year of vast Industrial ACTIVITY
is at hand Few manufacturers we're pre-
pared for the business that has crowdeo
in upon them this fall.
One of the good signs is the continu-
ance OF mercantile activity. Our railroads
are utterly unable TO supply the enormous
demand for cars to-day. and there Is an
unprecedented call for labor. There is
virtually no unemployed class In the
United States at this time. With good
crops in 1918 a continuance Of good times
is expected, regardless Of the effect OF
tariff revision. JOHN TOOLh,
Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
NATIONAL STOCK YARDS MA
TIONAL BANK.

li%hi-NCi''
This bank is located across the river
from st. Louis. We are not in very close
touch with the commercial interests the'e'
and some OF the bankers have no douot
written YOU regarding conditions. o'i
business IS derived principally from the
livestock and packing industry. ana IN
terror banks.
From advices received from bankers
and shippers throughout the states Vi
Missouri and Illinois. we think that 'heic
is a shortage of about 80 per cent IN num-
Der of cattle usually on hand III tha'
territory at this season. Reports also IN
dictate q shortage of about % per cent IN
hogs. The number of cattle on the ranges
in Texas and Oklahoma has been greatly
reduced. and It will probably take two OF
three years 10 restock to their capacity.
While this apparent shortage In live
stock would indicate reduction in busi-
ness at this market. our customers lee'
that next years business VIII be equdI 10
or greater than that Of 1912. Shipments
TO this market from Mississippi ana
Louisiana have shown decided increase
this wear The farmers there are grad
ually taking up the matter OF producihe
feedstuf and livestock on land when mas
been used only for cotton for great
number of years.
A movement among farmers toward an
increase In livestock production In the
Mississippi Valley states would have
considerable influence in reduction OF the
cost of meats. which Is one of the DIE
items In the present high cost OF living
A number of our customers have inaugu-
rated an advertising campaign along these
lines among the farmers OF MISSISSIPPI
and Louisiana, O. J. SULLIVAN
Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
LOS ANGELES


The year 1912 has probably been the
most prosperous year ever experienced
by the city OF Los Angeles and the pros
continues, and so far az local conditions
Indicate. there seems no good reason why
our prosperity should not continue in
definitely. The increase in population in
Los Angeles has been greater than ever
before In any one year in the history Of
the city. as evidenced by the increased
clearings Of the banks. the volume OF
business passing through the postotflce,
the building permits issued, coupled with
the fact that there does not appear to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK.


The territory particularly tributary TO
Minneapolis has produced one OF the larS-
est crops IN II history. and while the
market price OF the farm products raised
in this territory has suffered quite a
decline. there Is a more general dlstribu-
ton OF the returns from the crop than
has been known for several years. No
particular section has been especially
fortunate. but the entire territory has
benefited In n Ike degree. There is still
an immense amount Of grain IN the coun-
try that has not been marketed. and we
look for steady and continued move
ment through the winter
We regard the business situation
healthy one. and prospects for next sea-
son very promising. credits throughout
the Northwest. broadly speaking. being
in very satisfactory shape.
J ). POMEROY. Cashier
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acres Of fine land. as fine as any in the
world. that can still be bought for very
reasonable prices Those who come stay
and Immediately become as enthusiastic
over their adopted state as we VINO nave
been here always are.
The Governor of our state Is man Oh
broad mind and splendid ideas, ana III
last weeks "Leslie's' wrote letter
which should be read by all who are IN
terested I'm Texas or who have their
eyes on this state.
Texas is on the eve Of period OF
greater development than 1t has ever Oe-
fore enjoyed. and the conservative busl-
ness men look forward to 1913 with abso-
Lutte confidence. and feel sincerely that the
election of a Democrat: President anc
Democratic Congress is not going to re-
tard, even in the slightest measure, the
forward movement
DE WITT c. DUNN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-02
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK
WASHINGTON

In Washington We have practically no
industrial or manufacturing enterprises
and an q consequence business is seldom
affected by unfavorable conditions which
tor frequently exist elsewhere. when busi-
ness suffers a great depression OWING "
the closing of mills, retrenchments py
railroads, poor crops. etc.
The federal government gives employ
,nent 10 upward Of thirty-fve thonsano
persons with a monthly payroll OF APP
nroximateiy $3.50 600. and nothing what
over disturbs the absolute regularity OF
seni-monthly cash disbursements OF this
great payroll Good times and DAD IL
goes on Just the same This is conol-
lion pecul!ar to Washington and Is pos
siblv not paralleled anywhere else In the
world.
BEGINNING with the Inauguration OF
pres,dent-elect Wilson in March many
changes In officialdom are looked for' d
new Cabinet many new members OF poth
houses Of Congress, probably Changes III
ELL the important positions In the various
DEPARTMENTS of the government Out dc
our enormous force OF employees are I'M
dor civil service, these changes OF I'M
nortant personages can have no depress-
INC effect on the business In Washington.
Every nearby state is enjoying pros
perity; crops. as elsewhere are spiehoio'
mills for the first time in two years are
running to capacity, and although no real
hoop Is ON. the farmer the manufact-
,,rsr and the people are In the mids; OF
the most favorable conditions which have
prevailed for long time.
should Congress In the consideration OF
the tariff and other great questions take
N drastic action causing uncalled Tor In
difference. with the business OF our great
railroads, mercantile and INDUSTRIAL cor
porations, business men viii surely ex-
,erience most prosperous conditions
II is the general belief that the tariH
measure 10 be finally passed by the new
congress will be about the same as the
hi RECENTLY vetoed by President Taft,
and as this has been 80 constantly dis
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Acbotl, Mines Co. Ist Coll. Trust Is
Achotla Mine. Co. I'd Coll. Trust 6'
Ashland Waterworks Co. Ist Mtse s.
A,ben, Terminal Co. Ist Mtge s.
Auburn Ga. Co. Ist Mtge. Sky. Fund s.
Bron1 Ga, & Electric Co. Ist Mtge. S
Civ Of Oregon. Mo-, W.. w. & Flee. 1t. s.
Citv Of Rome, Ga, Renewal or Ref.Mts.415s
CITY of Sedalia, Mo-, Reiundins 412s
Central Market St. Ry. Co. Ist ST. $
Cienfuego., Palmira, & Cruces Elec. Ky. q
H Power Ist 6s
Citizen, Gas & Elec. Co. Of Council Bluffs
It Mtge. IS
Citizens Gas & Fuel Co. Of Terre Haute,
Ind, Ist Refundins s.
City Water Co. of Maryvle Ist Mtse' s.
Clinchfeld Coal CO. .,t $
Consolidated Gas, Electric 1t. x Power
Co. of Baltimore 3-year so Notes
East Hampton Electric Light Co. IS
East Ohio Gas Co. Ist Mtse. S. F. $
Edison Elec. Light & Power Co. Of Erie,
Pa, Ist IS
Equitable Illuminating Gas Light 90. OF
Phila., Ist Mtge. So
Erie County Electric Co. Ist Mtgc. 4'
Evansville & Terre Haute K. K. 20. Kef.
Gold s.
Florida Publishing Co. Ist Mtse. Is
Fonda, Iohnstown & GloversvilIe K. R.Co.
Gen. Refundlng 4s
Fonda, Jamestown & Glover'ville, K.K.Oo.
Ist Cons. Refundins 4I2s
Greenwich Tramway Co. r't $
Hackcn,ack Water Co. Ist H
Herkimer Co. Light & Power Co. I't 50
Indianapolis Water Co. Gen. Mtse. s.
Tone,vie, S. c., School Dist. sl2'
Kan. City & Westport Belt Ry. Co. Ist s.
Kan. City So. Ry. Co. Ref & Imp. s.
Kootenai Co., Idaho, Funding Bonds 90
Lincoln Traction Co. (New) Gold s.
Lincoln Traction Co. (Old) Gold $
Lockport Light, Heat & Power Co. I''
Mtge. Refunding s.
Macon, Dublin & Savannah R.R. Co.I't s.
M.bonins & Shcnanso Ry. & 1t. Co. list
Cons. Refunding IS