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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
10
Readers who study the standups and the letter and number series in The Standard Enterprise align with daily profits from the splendid gold collar trade. Gold awaits their pleasure as the opportunity invites active participation every morning.
A fragment notes that his personal library serves as the standard for historical value and study. The brief hints at the influence of curated books on interpretation and research without detailing individuals or institutions.
A Montana miner recalls the enduring value of the Standard newspaper Christmas editions. He notes how the holiday issues feature art pages, Montana views, and construction photos, and praises the issue for preserving mining history and news, urging timely mailings to friends in the East. The fragment reflects loyalty to the paper and nostalgia for historic editions.
Mrs Spratt of 14 West Park Street visits the Butte branch with her young son to cash an 80 percent gold coupon on a Saturday. She says the transaction is the easiest way she knows to make money and thanks the staff before heading to the district famed for its large mercantile shops.
A fragmentary list names residents of Butte and nearby areas who cashed Saturday winnings at Mar Town and Ana Conda. Notables include Loretta Cullinan 117 Ruby Aine Page 53 Butte acs Nick Buttes Agia Linhart 22 Ash Mrs John Sheehan 12 Bell E Allensworth 15 East Broad Way Butte Anna Tuohy Caledonia Butte east of reservoir London mine Fred Bixler 225 Chestnut George Shutty Matelton Nora McKee 415 Main Mrs E Sullivan 06 Main Mrs J B Brinton 610 Walnut James Sullivan 23 Elm F E McKelvie 15 West Third Nora McKee 415 Main street Ane Conda coupon holder raced to Standart’s Ana Conda office and exchanged a coupon for a $5 gold piece.
Mrs J B Brinton of 619 Walnut Anaconda drew down 2 Saturday. She cashed the coupon and announced another exchange would be made at the shoe store. She intended to spend the money to provide shoes for the baby.
In Anaconda Staga's hardware department F E McKelvie found a four for five coupon and briefly hesitated before deciding to spend all the money on a present for his new baby daughter. The father explained the money would be used to celebrate the arrival with a gift for the wee girl.
George Shutty of the Mabellon block found a lucky coupon worth 2. He avoided trouble by handing it to a friend who cashed it for him during banking hours. A flute might have serenaded his good luck.
The notice explains weekly expiration rules for lucky lists with daily cutoffs at 4 p.m. for each weekday and notes Ready Money’s bank hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. It states coupons must be presented during banking hours at the Standard office and that new lists appear in every weekday edition. Readers are urged to scan each list daily until the final weekly list is printed weeks hence.
Palmer travels with Jolly Elk, famed for seven generations of stories and a large Calabash. He visits towns for days, charming listeners with affable talk, collecting dollars and memories. He has long ties to The Standard, calling it a trusted companion on trains and a fixture in his travels. He also handles business for the Pythian Advocate.
Nick Cunningham of 27 W street Butte reports luck with a published coupon list in the Standard two weeks ago. He had nearly discarded his coupons before deciding to check them again and found a five dollar one highlighted this morning. The grateful resident credits the timely holiday boost for his surprise win.
John Burns of 22 Mullin Street Centerville won $2 from Mr Ready Money in Saturday’s draw. The town buzzes as many residents report winning small cash prizes from the Gold Coupon bank, fueling widespread optimism and anticipation.
This week marks the third week of a broad coupon campaign. The movement gains momentum as more communities report rising excitement and market interest. Local shoppers anticipate additional savings and merchants note higher foot traffic.
The coupon campaign nears its third week with escalating redemptions and large gold coupons. In Butte and Anaconda crowds rush banks for cash, celebrating $9, $35, and upcoming $10 gold coupons while families prepare for Christmas. The Standards distribution continues at a brisk pace, fueling optimism in wages and shopping.
Anna Lee Tuohy, daughter of W M Tuohy of the Northwest Coal Co at Butte, drew $5 Saturday from the Gold Coupon bank. She lives on AM Caledonia and is a regular Standard reader, always checking the coupon lists. Her luck adds a nice, comfortable Christmas gift for her and schoolmates awaiting their turn.
James McClasky of M43 East Park street found a ten dollar lucky coupon in his newspaper on Saturday. The miner, a Standard admirer, read the issue thoroughly and decided to claim the prize. He visited the Standard office uptown to greet the staff and receive his gold coupon bank prize.
A brief note lists coupon calls and totals, noting that the Coupon Bank operates during banking hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The writing emphasizes multiple coupons and stated amounts, but details are fragmented and unclear.
Tim Pol lar suffers after a mine accident left him with a broken leg that required multiple surgeries. He received a one dollar coupon and hopes for a larger prize in the future. Friends describe him as cheerful and generous, a longtime teller of witty Irish tales in Centerville.
Mrs James Ware hails a Standard Gold Gift coupon worn by her son who cashed a two dollar coupon at the Mulienne London mine. The family, living near the reservoir, thanks Standard as Santa seems to add value to their holiday.
The voice of Ready Money, president of the Gold Coupon bank at Butte, cheers a daily cash outflow as shareholders gasp with laughter. He notes the noon tally and hints at a festive, lucky draw that could bring a dandy run on the bank each day. The plan aims to draw attention to the Standard and spark public interest as readers anticipate the 25th inst.
Allen, a well known Butte tailor, contends with a gold coupon that the cashier claims will be paid. The coupon man states the gold voucher is in their banking line and promises payout, as Allen plans to return for more business.
A public notice urges parents to avoid sending young children to collect money or coupons. It warns that many coupons have been stolen and stresses issuing a written order or having an adult deliver funds to prevent loss. If adults cannot come, a written note should suffice.
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