Did You Ever Stop to Think About Utility Ownership
A collection of quoted views by Martin J. Insull and a tale of a young aspiring opera singer. Insull argues electric light and power rates reflect utility property value and regulation, not investment ownership, protecting consumers. The opera anecdote shows a singer finding passion and soul after hardship, concluding with a moral about growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Waite
Martin J. Insull
Middle West Utilities Company
Electric Light and Power Holding
Insull
Wesley Peacock
Metropolitan Opera
Mademoiselle
A Merited Tribute Guess To Whom
A Dallas letter by S A Fishburn praises the country paper man as a humble, hardworking figure who serves others while often going unappreciated. The verse portrays the newspaper man as a selfless, tireless worker enduring mockery and strain for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devine
Country Paper
S. A. Fishburn
Dallas
When Barnum and Ford Found Early Paths to Success
A quoted Forbes passage notes P. T. Barnum at 32 had a wife and little money yet built experience that made him a master showman. Henry Ford likewise didn't achieve wealth until after 40, suggesting success can start at any age with persistent work during youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Barnum
Henry Ford
Forbes
Texas Proposal Allows Guard Officers to Hold Other Offices
Senate Joint Resolution No 7 proposes amending Texas Constitution Article 16 sections 38 and 40 to permit National Guard and United States Reserve officers and enlisted personnel to hold public office in Texas. The measure outlines ballot wording for a November 1926 election, sets conflict rules, and assigns publication duties with Emma Grigsby Meharg as Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of Texas
Texas
National Guard
National Guard Reserve
Officers Reserve Corps
United States
Organized Reserves
State of
Treasury
National Guard of
Justice of the Peace
A. D
Emma Grigsby Meharg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Amer
Ica
Knetsch
Junction, Texas
Uncle Sam
F.O.B. Menard
Kerrville
B. L. Smith
Buck Frazier
Junction Menard
Bissett’s
Kimble County
F. S. Bissett
Saat
Nagel & Wuest
San Antonio
Hazelwood Laundry
Hankins
Ness
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!