In the 1870s, for example, James J. McAlester in Indian Territory (I.T.) provided farmers, coal miners, and other residents banking services from his mercantile store.
Intii lagu jiray 1870-yadii, tusaale ahaan, James J. McAlester oo ku yaal Territoriga Hindiya (IT) haddii xoolaleyda, qodayaasha dhuxul dhagaxda, iyo dadka kala duwan ee bangiyada ka maamula bangiyada dukaankiisa ganacsiga.