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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Common Dividends (Per Share) | $ 0.20 | $ 0.18
Preferred Dividends (Per Share) | $ 10,625 | $ 10,625
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] |  |
Effect of adoption | $ 53 |
Effect of adoption, tax | $ 186 |

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