Name/Title
1st National Bank Ad CardEntry/Object ID
23.17.2Description
First National Bank, Waseca, Minn. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". Description: Color lithographic print by R. F. NY shows man and woman looking into each other's eyes, woman holding Bank Book, captioned: "Put your harvest in the bank. Absolute safety, courteous and square treatment is our watch word." August 1919 calendar inset on right top. Caption under calendar: "When you have toiled hard for your money, and toil you must to get it, do not throw it away extravagantly. Bank your money and insure happiness to yourself and loved ones. Bank your money with us." "The First National Bank, Waseca, Minn., You will receive 4 per cent interest." Reverse side message: "Ask the man who checks on this bank which he considers the safe way to carry money: Cash in the pocket or one of our check books. The checkbook is the only way when safety and convenience are considered. First National Bank, We pay you to save."; postmarked Minn. Aug 7 1919; addressed to Simon Oleson or Aleson of Waterville, Minn.Context
First National BankCataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
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Object Name
Card, AdvertisementClass
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
May 24, 2017Update Date
December 13, 2025