Working the Oats in the Field in 1918

From the August 15, 2018, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"The employees of the Fourth street bank, Robert McCormick, Frank Fordham and George Hanrahan, put their Thursday half-holiday to the best possible use yesterday when they went to the farm of Martin Mihm, a former employee of the bank, and shocked oats until dark.

"The fellows stated that they had several engagements from now on, and that many chicken suppers, etc., had been offered if they would only put in an appearance for work in the oat field."

Of course, with so many young men at war, there was a big need for help in the fields.

Will Work for Food.  --Cooteat

Time to Pay Up Those Salvation Army World War I Pledges

From the July 11, 2018, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"Those people of the city who promised to pay a certain amount to the Salvation Army war fund are asked, appealed to and even requested to call at the First National bank and pay the pledges.

"The Salvation Army needs money at this time and badly."

Pay Up!  --Cooter

Looking Back to 1941: Cashing In on the 1933 National Banking Moratorium

From the September 28, 2016, MidWeek "Looking Back."

1941, 75 Years Ago.

"The force of the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank has been working overtime the past several days preparing the checks which will be delivered to approximately 1,400 persons who waived, by a depositor's agreement, a portion of the amount on deposit at the time of the National Banking Moratorium in 1933.

"These checks, totalling $10,338.82 are now ready for shipping."

Have wa Little Faith.  --Cooter