Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 229, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1912 — BANKS SHOW PROSPERITY. [ARTICLE]

BANKS SHOW PROSPERITY.

From the Beloit, Wli., Free Preee. September 11, 1912. Rank deposits are a sure indicator of prosperity in a city, and on this point Beloit banks show a steady Increase and this city on this score compares most favorably with the outside world. Total deposits In the tear banks according to the current statements aggregate $4,348,4 <8.46, of which $2,569,371.14 represent the savings of the people. Rockford with three times the population has little more tb«m double the amount of money on deposit In her seven banks. Figuring Beloit’s population at 18,000, which is probably conservative, the per capita deposits In the banks •mount to $2.41%, which Is a pretty good showing.