Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1915 — Old Time London Bank Clerks. [ARTICLE]

Old Time London Bank Clerks.

Formerly the dress of the ordinary, bank clerk wus knee breeches, silk stockings, shoes with silver buckles, tall cout and often a whlto tie. Messrs. CouttS drew the lino nt the clean shave and a frock coat. Hirsute ornaments were regulated by strict orders from headquarters, beards or the mustache not being tolerated for many years. Nearly every one walked to and from business at that time, three, four or five miles being no uncommon distance. One gentleman lived in Friday street, Cbeupside. lie used to saunter down to the bank about 8:30 in dressings gown and slippers, sign the “appear* mice book” and then return home toi shave and breakfast nt his leisure.— London Express. ,