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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
13
A DLO subscriber praises the newspaper, sharing that he enjoys the paper and recommends it to friends and relatives in the OAS. He highlights the publication as a trusted source of local news and community updates.
Captain T J O Leary, a longtime Silver Bow County resident, calls the illuminated Standa rville story a fine Christmas present and says the Standard has not missed a holiday issue. He notes its broad reading appeal and recalls his past as a regular reader and local public official. A stranger once praised the paper for printing news when it is news, prompting him to subscribe.
A stray promotional note urges readers to redeem a coupon reportedly worth 100 dollars before expiration. It warns against rejecting offers and casts the Standard as a serious source of valuable opportunities, urging prompt action and careful consideration.
Miss Margaret Sorrrison of 26 East Broadway Butte Isa repeats two cashes of gold coupons, first for $2 then a dollar. She reads the Standard daily and says she will return soon after one of the big ones.
The notice urges readers to check morning lists of lucky gold coupons with promises of a big prize for holders. It promotes subscribing to The Standard at $10 a year or $1 a month, praising the paper and urging widespread household delivery to tap into funds moving from the Gold Cats bank to winners.
The Rev. P. G Fallquist of Butte Swedish Mission Church visits the Gold Coupon department to praise the Montan newspaper. He commends Montana prosperity, Anaconda company housing schemes, and smelter improvements. He renews his subscription and shares warm compliments, noting the paper as credit to the state.
Mrs. W. H. Williams of 1114 West Platinum in Butte says she kept golden coupons left by the Standard after cashing a two dollar coupon. She notes having followed the Standard for a long time and is glad the drawing yielded a useful amount as the year advances.
Mrs Garry J White of Buol block West Broadway described her bank visit as a run on the bank while redeeming a two dollar lucky one. She said seeing the lists and the Standard gave her the surprise and pleasure before the bank failed.
W L Vachon of 125 East Park street Butte says he was asked to do business with Mr Ready Money. He recalls a prior offer of five dollars and this time one dollar, but he remains polite and says he will try to call again.
This piece extols the Standard’s style and appeal detailing how thoughtful writing and photos engage readers. It highlights the influence of layout, word choices, and marketing by newsboys in driving sales and reader attachment to the paper.
The notice details coupon counts and values including 48, 19, and 12 unit offers totaling 44 in all. It states coupons call for payments during banking hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. It mentions the address 10009 and references the Coupon Bank as the issuer.
Mrs. D. F. Ramsdell of Butte praises the Standard newspaper as a longtime reader. She notes her late husband’s memory, expresses delight with the current holiday hoard of issues, and says she will continue the subscription for relatives. Pioneers remain loyal to their newspaper through good times and busy days.
A list of residents including Mrs Murphy Mrs Fairquist Miss Mortisen and Mrs Ramsdeil show they cashed coupons yesterday at the Bank of Ready Money in Anaconda. Mrs Stovall of 609 Cherry Street exclaimed she would buy her baby a doll with the dollar from her coupon.
Mrs W C Gadagner of 12 West Gold Street Butte cashed a five dollar coupon yesterday at the coupon desk. She was asked if she held one of the large missing coupons. She replied no not one of the largest but it is worth coming after it. Some large coupons remain concealed and demand their owners.
Crowds packed the Butte office as the Standard prints a lively edition. Postage to United States and Canada is 5 cents, foreign 10 cents. The Standard, “the big newspaper,” promotes Montana plus Butte and Anaconda news and asserts the majority rules in all things.
A disorderly paragraph urges Montana readers to read the Standard daily and place their names on subscription lists. It describes coupons worth dollars, office visits, and examples of customers like Mrs. John Bills and Mrs. D. B. King cashing coupons to receive editions or cash prizes. The piece emphasizes loyalty, education, and entertainment from the Anaconda Standard.
A compiled item lists death tolls across multiple wars including Crimean, Italian, American Civil War, Danish 1864, Prussian, German, Thus War, and Russo Japanese conflicts with figures such as 43,000 215,000 and 200,600, indicating a historical reckoning of casualties.
Mia O Connor of Willow Creek in Gallatin county cashed a $5 coupon and praised the Montana standards for enterprise. Mrs Murphy of 424 Anaconda road redeemed a dollar coupon and expressed delight. Roy T Newman of 601 East Park street, just from hospital after a severe burn, collected a $25 coupon with a calm reaction.
The article describes Mrs. Ed Murphy winning a two dollar coupon from the Gold Coupon bank of Butte. The money goes to the Butte Baseball Club's 1914 fund. Ed Murphy is newly elected president of the Union Baseball Association. The story humorously portrays community support and hopeful plans for a larger ball park and higher admission in the coming season.
Mrs Hopert Nelson of 201 West Third Street is pictured here. She was a lucky holder on Yesterday and called to cash a $5 prize at this office. Nelson plans to use the money to make a joyful Christmas for someone.
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