Description:
Advertising postcard showing a photo of the Old National Bank on the corner of Main (now Michigan Avenue) and Jefferson (now Capital Avenue) in downtown Battle Creek, c. 1912.
Caption on front: A dead dollar is the one you hide. A live dollar is the one earning you four per cent. Resources four million dollars. Largest in Southern Michigan.
Caption on back: Most of the rich people in our Country did not strike oil-gushers but made their wealth by systematic close saving. We invited your deposits in person or by mail - which we shall regard as strictly confidential and they will earn you 4% compounded quarterly. We have a 60 year record that will bear the closest scrutiny. Charles Austin Vice Pres
Sent to: Herndon T. Moses 30 Peninsular St. Battle Creek, Mich.
Sent on: April 3, 1912