Farmers State Bank (Greene, ND)

Episode Information

Episode UID
77060571451
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
7706057 routing
Routing Number
77-0605
Start Date
November 19, 1920
Location
Greene, North Dakota (48.656, -101.701)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
431be1a3ed980772

Response Measures

None

Description

Closure driven by agricultural distress (farmers failing to meet notes); bank later put in receivership and assets advertised for sale in 1922.

Events (2)
1. November 19, 1920 Suspension
Cause
Local Shock
Cause Details
Expected withdrawals prompted by farmers failing to meet notes, poor crops and wheat held for higher prices.
Newspaper Excerpt
Directors of the Farmers' State bank of Greene, N. D., notified Mr. Lofthus that they would close their bank and ask for the appointment of a receiver. Expected withdrawal of public funds was given as the reason.
Source
newspapers
2. October 26, 1922 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Sealed bids for the purchase of all the assets of the closed banks listed below will be received up to November 15, 1922: Farmers State Bank, Greene, North Dakota. W. E. Burgett, receiver, Flaxton.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)
1. November 20, 1920 Great Falls Daily Tribune Great Falls, MT
Article from Great Falls Daily Tribune, November 20, 1920

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BANK D. N. ANOTHER CLOSES DOORS, FIVE SINCE FIRST OF WEEK Failures of Farmers to Meet Obligations Not Assigned as Cause by Board of Directors. Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 19.-The Beach State bank of Beach, was closed Friday by its board of directors, it was announced by O. E. Lofthus, state bank examiner. This is the fourth bank to be closed in North Dakota this week. A fifth bank Friday sent word to Mr Lofthus that it had decided to close. Directors of the Farmers' State bank of Greene, N. D., notified Mr. Lofthus that they would close their bank and ask for the appointment of a receiver. Expected withdrawal of public funds was given as the reason. Failure of farmers to meet notes held by banks is one of the principal reasons for suspending operations, Mr. Lofthus said. Holding of wheat for higher prices and poor crops in some sections are also said to be responsible. John Hagan, state commissioner of agriculture and labor, declared tonight that in his opinion the federal reserve bank could adjust conditions by extending more credit. Mr. Hagan said farmers are being forced to sell wheat below cost of production and others are holding for higher prices. The closed banks, according to Lofthus, "are not closed as failures and may be reopened later."

2. November 20, 1920 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
Article from Grand Forks Herald, November 20, 1920

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BEACH STATE BANK CLOSED Failure Of Farmers To Meet Notes Held By Banks Chief Reason Bismarck, Nov. 19.-The Beach State Bank of Beach was closed late today by its directors, it was announced by O. E. Lofthus, state bank examiner. This is the fourth bank to be closed in North Dakota this week. A fifth bank late today sent word to Mr. Lofthus that it had decided to close. Directors of the Farmers' State Bank of Greene, N. D., notified Mr. Lofthus that they would close their institution and ask for the appointment of a receiver. Expected withdrawal of public funds deposited in it was given as the reason by the board of directors. Greene is near Tolley, in Renville county, where a bank was closed several days 480. Failure of farmers to meet notes held by the banks is one of the principal reasons for suspending operations Mr. Lofthus said. Holding of wheat for higher prices and poor crops in some sections also are responsible, it is said. John Hagan, state commissioner of agriculture and labor, declared tonight that in his opinion the federal reserve bank could adjust conditions by extending more credit. Mr. Hagan said farmers are being forced to sell wheat below cost of production and others are holding for higher prices.

3. November 21, 1920 Evening Star Washington, DC
Article from Evening Star, November 21, 1920

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FOUR BANKS CLOSE IN NORTH DAKOTA "Not Shut as Failures," Says Bank Examiner, "May Be Reopened. BISMARCK, N. D., November 20.Directors of the Beach State Bank of Beach late yesterday informed O. E. Lofthus, state bank examiner, that they had closed the bank. This is the fourth bank to be closed in North Dakota this week. A fifth bank late yesterday sent word to Mr. Lofthus that it had decided to close. Directors of the Farmers' State Bank of Greene, N. D., notified Lofthus that they would close their institution and ask for the appointment of a receiver. Expected withdrawal of public funds deposited was given as the reason by the board of directors of the Farmers' State Bank. Greene is near Tolley, in Renville county, where a bank was closed several days ago. Failure of farmers to meet notes held by the banks is one of the principal reasons for suspending operations, Mr. Lofthus said. Holding of wheat for higher prices and poor crops "in some sections also are responsible, it is said. John Hagan, state commissioner of agriculture and labor, declared that in his opinion the federal reserve bank could adjust conditions by extending more credit. Mr. Hagan said farmers are holding for higher prices. The closed banks, according to Mr. Lofthus, "are not closed as failures, and may be reopened later."

4. August 24, 1922 The Ward County Independent Minot, ND
Article from The Ward County Independent, August 24, 1922

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Bank Opens at Greene The Farmers State Bank of Tolley which suspended business temporarily when the Tolley State Bank reopened has had its charter transferred to Green. It reopened for business last week. It is understood that there is as yet no connection between the Farmers State Bank of Greene which is in the hands of a receiver and the new bank. J. H. Sinclair, Chas. Docter and J. M. Lund are president, vice president and cashier respectively of the new institution.

5. October 26, 1922 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
Article from Grand Forks Herald, October 26, 1922

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LEGÁL NOTICES BANK ASSETS FOR SALE Sealed blds for the purchase of all the assets of the closed banks listed below will be received up to November 15, 1922: Farmers State Bank, Greene, North Dakota. W. E. Burgett, receiver, Flaxton. Citizens' State Bank, Edgeley, North Dakota. O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. State Bank of Milton, Milton, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks, First State Bank, Crystal Springs, North Dakota. H. B. Hanson, receiver, Crystal Springs. Bank of New Rockford, New Rockford, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Peoples' State Bank. Leith, North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg, receiver, Bismarck. Peoples State Bank, Grand Forks, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. Crocus State Bank, Crocus, North Dakota. Fred F. Walz, receiver, Egeland. Security State Bank, Courtenay, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Prosper State Bank, Prosper. North Dakota. O. L. Engen. receiver, Fargo. Timmer State Bank, Timmer, North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg, receiver, Bismarck. Williston State Bank, Williston, North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Citizens' State Bank, Pingree, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Citizens' State Bank, Hazen, North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg, receiver, Bismarck. Security State Bank, Brantford, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Bank of Leal, Leal, North Dakota. C. I. Buslee, special deputy examiner, Leal. Peoples' State Bank, Hatton. North Dakota. O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. Citizens' State Bank, Bathgate, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. Sawyer State Bank, Sawyer, North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Itemized lists of the assets are on file in the office of the state examiner at Bismarck, and with the receivers of the above banks. Bids should contain terms of payment and may include time certificates of deposit in going banks in the same community, all bids to be accompanied by certified check of one per cent of the amount of the bid. All bide should be addressed to Gilbert Semingson, state examiner, Bismarck, North Dakota, and the State Banking Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (Herald Oct. 26-27; Nov. 2-3.)

6. October 27, 1922 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
Article from Grand Forks Herald, October 27, 1922

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LEGAL NOTICES BANK ASSETS FOR SALE Sealed bids for the purchase of all the assets of the closed banks listed below will be received up to November 15, 1922: Farmers. State Bank, Greene, North Dakota. W. E. Burgett, receiver, Flaxton. Citizens' State Bank, Edgeley. North Dakota, O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. State Bank of Milton. Milton, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. First State Bank, Crystal Springs, North Dakota. H. B. Hanson, receiver, Crystal Springs. Bank of New Rockford. New Rockford, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Peoples' State Bank; Leith. North Dakota. C.F. Kellogs, receiver, Bismarck. Peoples State Bank, Grand Forks, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. CrocumState Bank, Crocus, North Dakota. Fred F Walz, receiver, Egeland. Security State Bank, Courtenay, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Prosper State Bank, Prosper. North Dakota. O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. Timmer State Bank, Timmer, North Dakota. C. F. Kelfogg, receiver, Bismarck. Williston State Bank, Williston, North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Citizens' State Bank, Pingree, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Citizens' State Bank, Hazen. North Dakota. C. F. Kellogs. receiver, Bismarck. Security State, Bank, Brantford, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. / Bank of Leal, Leal, North Dakota. C. I. Buslee, special deputy examiner, Leal.

7. November 2, 1922 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
Article from Grand Forks Herald, November 2, 1922

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TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE REBUILT MACHINES $30 AND UP; guaranteed for one year. Send for catalog. Russell E. Spear, Grand Forks. WANTED TO BUY. LATE MODEL FORD TOURING CAR wanted. Must be in good condition and reasonable. Phone 2551-J. WANT TO BUY - MEDIUM SIZE house at reasonable price. O. E. Fosse. Box 131. WANTED TO BUY-USED CAR. FORD sedan preferred. George Andrysak, Hannah, N. D. LEGAL NOTICES. BANK ASSETS FOR SALE Sealed bids for the purchase of all the assets of the closed banks listed below will be received up to November 15, 1922: Farmers State Bank, Greene, North Dakota. W. E. Burgett. receiver, Flaxton. Citizens' State Bank, Edgeley. North Dakota. O. L. Engen. receiver, Fargo. State Bank of Milton. Milton, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks, First State Bank, Crystal Springs. North Dakota. H. B. Hanson, receiver. Crystal Springs. Bank of New Rockford. New Rockford. North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Peoples' State Bank. Leith. North Dakota. C. F. Kelloge, receiver. Bismarck. Peoples State Bank. Grand Forks, North Dakota. John Vallely. receiver, Grand Forks. Crocus State Bank, Crocus, North Dakota, Fred F. Walz. receiver. Egeland Security State Bank, Courtenay. North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Prosper State Bank, Prosper North Dakota. D. L. Engen. receiver Fargo. Timmer State Bank, Timmer, North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg, receiver, Bismarck. Williston State Bank, Williston, North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Citizens' State Bank. Pingree. North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Citizens' State Bank, Hazon, North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg, receiver, Bismarck. Security State Bank, Brantford. North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Bank of Leal, Leal, North Dakota. C. I. Buslee, special deputy examiner. Leal. Peoples' State Bank, Hatton. North Dakota. O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. Citizens' State Bank, Bathgate, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. Sawyer State Bank, Sawyer. North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Itemized lists of the assets are on file in the office of the state examiner at Bismarck, and with the receivers of the above banks. Bids should contain terms of payment and may include time certificates of deposit in going banks in the same community. all bids to be accompanied by certified check of one per cent/ of the amount of the bid. All bids should be addressed to Gilbert Semingson, state examiner, Bismarck, North Dakota, and the State Banking Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (Herald Oct. 26-27; Nov. 2-3.)

8. November 3, 1922 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
Article from Grand Forks Herald, November 3, 1922

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LEGAL NOTICE BANK ASSETS FOR SALE Sealed bids for the purchase of all the assets of the closed banks listed below will be received up to November 15, 1922: Farmers State Bank, Greene, North Dakota. W. E. Burgett, receiver, Flaxton. Citizens' State Bank, Edgeley. North Dakota. O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. State Bank of Milton. Milton, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. First State Bank, Crystal Springs, North Dakota. H. B. Hanson, receiver, Crystal Springs. Bank of New Rockford. New Rockford, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Peoples' State Bank, Leith. North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg. receiver. Bismarck. Peoples State Bank, Grand Forks, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. Crocus State Bank, Crocus, North Dakota. Fred F. Walz, receiver. Egeland. Security State Bank, Courtenay, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Prosper State Bank, Prosper. North Dakota. O. L. Engen. receiver, Fargo. Timmer State Bank, Timmer. North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg. receiver, Bismarck. Williston State Bank, Williston. North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Citizens' State Bank, Pingree, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Citizens' State Bank, Hazen. North Dakota. C. F. Kellogg, receiver, Bismarck. Security State Bank, Brantford, North Dakota. C. H. Reimers, receiver, Carrington. Bank of Leal. Leal, North Dakota. C. I. Buslee, special deputy examiner, Leal. Peoples' State Bank, Hatton, North Dakota. O. L. Engen, receiver, Fargo. Citizens' State Bank, Bathgate, North Dakota. John Vallely, receiver, Grand Forks. Sawyer State Bank, Sawyer, North Dakota. G. R. Van Sickle, receiver, Minot. Itemized lists of the assets are on file in the office of the state examiner at Bismarck, and with the receivers of the above banks. Bids should contain terms of payment and may include time certificates of deposit in going banks in the same community, all bids to be accompanied by certified check of one per cent of the amount of the bid. All bids should be addressed to Gilbert Semingson, state examiner, Bismarck, North Dakota, and the State Banking Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (Herald Oct. 26-27; Nov. 2-3.)

9. November 8, 1922 Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, ND
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BANK ASSETS FOR SALE. Greene, N. D., Nov. 8.-The state bank examiner is advertising the assets, of the Farmers' State bank of Greene for sale. Itemized lists of the assets are on file in the office of the state examiner in Bismarck, and with the receiver of the bank.

10. May 27, 1926 The Bismarck Tribune Bismarck, Mandan, ND
Article from The Bismarck Tribune, May 27, 1926

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Albin Anderson vs. Jacob J. Berg, Jrₙ et al. Citizens State bank of Goodrich vs. Fred Walz (two cases). L. R. Baird as receiver of the Farmers and Merchants Equity bank of Jud vs. M. F. Blanco et al. L. R. Baird as receiver of the Farmers Bank of Fessenden vs. A. L. Volkmann et al. G. I. Regnier vs. John Jacobson et al. Fred Prokop vs. O. W. Roberts. August I. Asplund vs. O. W. Boberts. First National bank of Underwood vs. G. R. Thompson. L. R. Baird as receiver of the American Exchange bank of Watford City vs. Anthony Walton et al. Otis School district No. 28 vs. L. A. Crowell and state bonding fund. W. H. Ebeling vs. Marcus Agnew. William Langer and Samuel L. Nuchols vs. Julius Waldenberg and the Kidder County bank. L. R. Baird as receiver of the State Bank of Olmstead vs. H. M. Disher et al. Union Farmers State bank, New Salem, vs. Robert Krutzner. James T. McCulloch vs. RussellMiller Milling company, et al. L. R. Baird as receiver of the Farmers State bank of Greene vs. Elisa M. Rosevold et al. Robert Krutzner and E. W. Anderson vs. Adolph Miller. Rollin Welch vs. James and Ethel Swanick. Farmers State bank of Baldwin vs. Merl White. C. W. Reichert vs. Seymour Arneson. C. W. Reichert vs. John J. Brose. C. W. Reichert vs. C. J. Rue. City National bank of Bismarck vs. Peter Jones. Fred Manson vs. Menoken Farmers Cooperative association, et al. C. W. Reichert vs. Oscar Magnuson. L. R. Baird as receiver of People's State bank of Grand Forks vs. Tom and Mrs. Thos.' Mann. Walfred Asplund vs. C. V. Danielson. The Cable company vs. Alfred Borkhart. State vs. Equity Grain and Mercantile company et al. R. S. Clark vs. Northern Pacific Railway company. State vs. Jas. H. Litt. Mary Kraft vs. Joseph and Edna K. Coghlan. J. G. Spitzer vs. Burleigh County State bank. E. W. Anderson and Robert Krutzner vs. P. N. Spiche. Florence M. Little vs. Ole G. Hagstrom. Albin Hedstrom, sheriff, vs. J. A. and Bertha Worden. Dalton Adding Machine Sales company vs. H. C. Arnold. L. R. Baird as receiver of the State Bank of Hensel vs. L. O. Anderson et al. Fred A. Bobb vs. Jacob Jangula. Heinrich Schatz and ,Christine Schatz vs. Karl Klein. Frank J. V. Kiebert vs. City of Bismarck. L. R. Baird as receiver/ of the Citizens State bank of Bisbee vs. John Anderson et al. State vs. Carl V. Anderson. Federal Intermediate Credit bank of St. Paul vs. Grant Lindsey. L. R. Baird as receiver of the Dunseith State bank vs. M. J. Anderson et al. City of Bismarck vs. Charles B. Whittey et al. F. H. Carpenter Lumber company vs. N. A. Freeberg. J. W. Pauley vs. Adolph Kutchera. Remington Typewriter company vs. Walter McMahon.