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January 5, 1835
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A 12-year-old boy at the Bank of the United States misinterprets a notice closing the bank for New Year's Day as the bank's charter expiring permanently, leading to amusement when corrected by the teller.
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Yesterday there was posted up in the Bank of the United States, the following notice—" The Bank will be closed to morrow," (New Year's day.) A lad about twelve years of age, who had entered the business room, was evidently forcibly struck with the notice, and at length when he gained access to the paying teller, he reached over the counter, and with great earnestness, enquired,
"Does your Charter expire to-day, sir?"
"No." said the teller. "not for more than a year; but why do you ask?"
"Because." said the lad, with evident delight at the information. "I saw on the door a notice, 'the bank will be closed to-morrow,' and nothing was said about its ever being re-opened."
We need scarcely say, that the bystanders were as much amused at the lad's mistake, as he was delighted with its correction.—U S. Gaz.
"Does your Charter expire to-day, sir?"
"No." said the teller. "not for more than a year; but why do you ask?"
"Because." said the lad, with evident delight at the information. "I saw on the door a notice, 'the bank will be closed to-morrow,' and nothing was said about its ever being re-opened."
We need scarcely say, that the bystanders were as much amused at the lad's mistake, as he was delighted with its correction.—U S. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Bank Notice
Boy's Mistake
New Year's Closure
Charter Expiration
Humorous Anecdote
What entities or persons were involved?
Lad About Twelve Years Of Age
Paying Teller
Where did it happen?
Bank Of The United States
Story Details
Key Persons
Lad About Twelve Years Of Age
Paying Teller
Location
Bank Of The United States
Event Date
Yesterday (Relative To Publication, Closing For New Year's Day)
Story Details
A boy mistakes a temporary bank closure notice for New Year's as permanent charter expiration and is relieved and amused upon correction.