| Show Credit Structure Built by Banking Business Key Key- Keystone Keystone Keystone stone of American Prosperity By Dy MERLE THORPE Editor Nations Nation's Business HE credit structure which has bas been built up by the banking busi busi- business business busi- busi business i ness of the United States Staten is the THE keystone on which rests recta our na national na- na national f naf prosperity i Ninety per cent of the business of the nation is done on a credit bas basis 3 therefore consider for a moment where we would be if the 90 per cent of business now conducted on credit should be reduced say fay to 75 pcr 75 per cent The present-day present banker must be widely in informed ormed and have ha a sound grasp o of economics and keep constantly informed of day by develop develop- developments developments developments ments not only in his own O community but throughout the nation and the world The TIle banker lies has come to be looked on as a source of in information and o of sound advice It has been this knowledge which has permitted the Bevel derel development of our widespread system of credits Great is the bankers banker's opportunity and responsibility Because of his position he carries more influence possibly on economic questions than anY other citizen It is not a light task It means study acumen anda and a willingness to be of public service unselfishly conceived which brings c its reward not only in satisfaction but in dollars and cents |
