Investment of Idle Money 



XS a serious problem at the present time, when the 

 increased accumulations in banks are compelling 

 a reduction of the interest rate. 



Carefully selected bonds will yield a return higher 

 than rightly conducted banks can afford to pay on 

 deposits, while the guaranty of safety is equal to that 

 which banks can offer. 



We are equipped with every facility for determining 

 with certainty the character and merit of any security. 



If you contemplate investing surplus money, we 

 shall be glad to give you the benefit of our facilities and 

 expert knowledge. 



FISK & ROBINSON 



Bankers 



28 State St., Boston 35 Cedar St., New York 135 Adams St., Chicago 



ABSOLUTE SECURITY 



THOMPSON FARM MORTGAGES 



are secured on farms like this and constitute the best investment known for those 

 seeking absolute security with a just but attractive rate of interest. 



The value of farm land is not affected by fluctuations of the market, business 

 changes, shifting of business centers, legislation or popular agitation. 



My loans do not exceed fifty per cent of the value of the land, exclusive of the 

 buildings. 



In bonds and other securities you own but a small part of a large loan. In the 

 Farm Mortgage you own all of a small loan. Your control is absolute. 



REFERENCES \ 



MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK 

 CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK 



BOTH OF ST. PAUL. MINN. 



If you have funds for 

 investment, write me. 



MACKEY J. THOMPSON 



514 PIONEER PRESS BLDG. 

 ST. PAUL, MINN. 



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