scrip issue

noun

1. another name for bonus issue

Example Sentences

A $5,000 scrip issue, backed by a joint note of leading citizens, was gobbled up in an hour at Mattituck, L. I. But Mr. Woodin's decision reduced to waste paper the millions of dollars of scrip the New York Clearing House had had printed by American Bank Note Co. at a cost of some $100,000.

From Time Magazine Archive

Of special note was George W. Davison of Central Hanover Bank who fathered the great scrip issue of 1907.

From Time Magazine Archive

The most noticeable feature of the scrip issue was the never-ending stream of applicants, a surprising evidence of the growth of population in this remote wilderness.

From Project Gutenberg

The place was covered with tepees and tents, and no less than four trading marquees had been pitched pending the scrip issue, which it took some time to complete.

From Project Gutenberg

There being but a few half-breeds here, we crossed the river, and decided to go on to Fort Dunvegan, and on our return complete our scrip issue at the Landing; so, partly on horseback and partly by waggon, we made our way to our first camp.

From Project Gutenberg