Farmers State Bank (Chokio, MN)

Episode Information

Episode UID
75058871457
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
7505887 routing
Routing Number
75-0588
Start Date
May 6, 1921
Location
Chokio, Minnesota (45.572, -96.173)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
e783f54793a4648d

Response Measures

None

Description

Articles report suspension for depleted reserves but give no follow-up on reopening; additional local coverage could confirm outcome.

Events (1)
1. May 6, 1921 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Depleted reserves cited by State Superintendent of Banks as reason for suspension.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Farmers' State bank of Chokio ... suspended business yesterday. Depleted reserves is given as the reason for closing.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (5)
1. May 7, 1921 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
Article from Grand Forks Herald, May 7, 1921

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Article Text

BANK CLOSES. St. Paul, Minn., May 7.-The Farmers' State bank of Chokio, capitalized at $15,000, suspended business yesterday, according to an announcement made today by S. B. Duea, state superintendent of banks. Depleted reserves is given as the reason for closing. A meeting of stockholders and directors will be held within a few days when an attempt will be made to re-establish the bank.

2. May 8, 1921 New-York Tribune New York, NY
Article from New-York Tribune, May 8, 1921

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Minesota Bank Suspends ST. PAUL, May 7.- The Farmers' State Bank of Chokio, capitalized at $15,000, has suspended business, it was announced to-day by S. B. Duea, State Superintendent of Banks. Depleted reserves was given as the reason for closing.

3. May 8, 1921 Pueblo Chieftain Pueblo, CO
Article from Pueblo Chieftain, May 8, 1921

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BANK CLOSES DOORS St. Paul, Minn.. May 7.-The Farmers State bank of Chokio. capitalized at $15,000 suspended business yesterday according to an announcement made here today. Depleted reserves is given as the reason.

4. May 8, 1921 The New York Herald New York, NY
Article from The New York Herald, May 8, 1921

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SUGAR STOCKS. Bld. Ask. Bid. Ask. 76 30 Godch S pf 72 Caracas : 25 125 June Cent.. 75 69 C Aguirre. 66 20 Mat-Am ... 10 5 Central ... 4 35 28 do pf.... 25 do pf.... 20 10 84 Michigan... 7 Fajardo : 80 118 National ..114 101 Federal : - 96 250 N Niquero.200 Gt West...225 25 Savannah.. 20 106 do pf....100 61 24 do DI.... 58 Godch'x S. 20 BANK IN CHOKIO CLOSES. ST. PAUL, May 7.-The Farmers State Bank of Chokio, capitalized at $15,000, has suspended business, it was announced to-day by S. B. Duea, State Superintendent of Banks. Its depleted reserves was given as the reason for the closing.

5. May 8, 1921 Bisbee Daily Review Bisbee, AZ
Article from Bisbee Daily Review, May 8, 1921

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Article Text

BANK SUSPENDS ST. PAUL, May 7.-The Farmers State Bank of Chokie, capitalized at $15,000, suspended business yesterday, according to an announcement made here today. Depleted reserves is given as the reason.