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The New Ownership of Public Utilities
A practical form of public ownership via stock sales to employees and customers ties local prosperity to utility success. A National City Bank circular notes broad concern among depositors and policyholders about electric and power company prosperity. The offer promotes 7 percent First Preferred Stock at par for employee sale, framing it as a risk free partnership with steady dividend accumulation.
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National City Bank of New York
United States
Savings