Obviously the era of free banking had dragged too long before the Federal Reserve System came forth in 1913.

美国联邦储备系统1913年诞生之时，自由银行时代显然已拖得太久了。

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Obviously the era of free banking had dragged too long before the Federal Reserve System19 came forth in 1913.

美国联邦储备系统1913年诞生之时，自由银行时代显然已拖得太久了。

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In the era of free banking between 1837 and 1863, for instance, more than 700 banks could issue their own notes, and as many as one-third of all bills were fake.

ECONOMIST: American currency

The era of free checking that dominated U.S. retail banking in the last decade is quickly fading away.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Banking consultants have been saying for months that the era of free checking is over. (See "How To Pick The Best Bank") Bank of America executives insisted Wednesday they weren't sneaking in new account fees.

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