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Show Thos. B. McAdams, vice-president. Merchants National Bank, Richmond, Va., and Prsident, the American Bankers Association, says "America is blessed with a bountiful harvest. New wealth and an immense food supply have been produced. Fundamentally, we are in a sound financial position and can look forward to increasing prosperily in commerce and industry, provided carelessness and selfishness self-ishness are not allowed to undermine the stability of our citizenship. Two outstanding problems perplex us industrial controversy and unrest at home; and international financial difficulties abroad. In the solution of these questions the banker has a distinct community com-munity position and obligation as counsellor and advisor to the millions of people who have confidence in his judgement, integrity and patriotism." |