First National Bank Grows Circulation to 100000
The First National Bank of Bryan reports a strong growth phase as of September 4 1906. It has been designated a United States government depository with 50000 in government funds on deposit and increased its own circulation to 100000. The bank purchased 100000 in Panama Canal bonds and used half to support the circulation rise. The new currency was issued entirely in five dollar bills.
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First National Bank of
Bryan
First National
United States
Panama Canal
The
Eagle
Republicans Back Foraker in Ohio County Drive
Republicans in Foraker home county, Ohio, open a campaign season for his presidential bid. In Texas Brazos County residents harvest promising sweet potatoes, signaling a strong yield.
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Foraker
Ohio
Brazos County
Republicans Name Five Prospective Presidential Candidates
The field now includes Taft Root Cannon Fairbanks and Foraker as potential successors to the presidency.
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Taft
Root
Cannon
Fairbanks
Foraker
Sugar mill planned for Wharton and Bryan cane area
The Eagle supports cane development in the region with the aim of establishing a profitable sugar mill in Bryan, contingent on continued growth of cane in the area.
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Wharton
Eagle
Bryan
Bryan Fair Opens October 2 At Bryan
The Bryan Fair will open on Tuesday October 2 running through October 5 with daily racing and strong fair attractions. The Hearne Democrat notes this will be one of the best fairs ever held in Bryan.
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Bryan
Hearne Democrat
City Sanitary Inspection To Enforce Waste Water Rules
Health officer R H Harrison warns a ten day sanitary inspection of the city will lead to complaints against residents letting wastewater flow into streets and alleys and against those keeping hogs within city limits to curb flies and malaria risk. August 31, 1906.
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R. H. Harrison
Bryan City to Elect One Alderman on Sept 12 1906
The Bryan City Council ordains an election of one alderman to be held at Bryan City Hall on Wednesday September 12 1906. The vote will follow the city charter ordinances and state election laws. City Secretary J E Butler signs the ordinance endorsed by Mayor.
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City of
Bryan
Frank Clarke J.E. Butler
dSep
H. and T. C Excursions to Various Cities
Memphis Baptist convention excursion for colored group sells Sept 11 to 13 in Memphis Tennessee. Oklahoma City excursion for Order of Hoo Hoos sells Sept 7 to 9 with a 14 dollar rate. Mexico City excursion windows run Aug 15 to Sept 1 and Sept 38 to 14.
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Memphis
Kodak Class at Carter's Estudio
Amateur photography interest prompt for a free Kodak class at Carter's Estudio. Tuition listed as free with a fee code or price reference of 235 unclear in context.
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Carter’s Estudio
Ice plant to expand with larger 75 ton system
L Stephan of Bryan Ice Storage and Coal Co announced to an Eagle representative plans to replace the 15 ton ice machine with a 75 ton plant and upgrade facilities this winter. He also will build a new home on plant grounds at Main street and thanks patrons for their support as the firm orders McAllister coal for the coming cold period.
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L. Stephan
Bryan Ice, Storage & Coal Co
Eagle
Stephan
Main Street
McAllister Coal
Death of Moritz Levy Brings Grief to Levy Family
Samuel Levy near this city learns of his father Moritz Levy’s death at the Frankfort on Main home in Germany. The 72 year old husband to a wife of nearly fifty years leaves four sons and three daughters all but Samuel and Julius reside in Germany. Julius Levy’s return will be delayed about a month. The Bryan link is Alex Levy, formerly a Bryan resident. The Levy brothers long apart still kept close ties through visits and letters.
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Samuel Levy
Frankfort-on-Main
Germany
Julius Levy
Levy
Messrs
Samuel
Alex Levy
Bryan
Messrs. Levy
Visitors Entertained at Fun- Feather Club Gathering
The Fun- Feather Club hosted visiting gentlemen with an elegant supper at the clubhouse on Wednesday evening. Guests from Dallas Nashville Atlanta Austin Hearne and Houston praised the hospitality and enjoyed after dinner storytelling led by George S. Baldwin of Dallas, hailed as a top raconteur.
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Fun- Feather Club
George S. Baldwin
Dallas
Tom Ochiltree
Continental Gin Company
R. R. Nolen
Nashville
Five Dollars Reward for Kodak Photography Claim
An advertisement offers five dollars reward to anyone who proves that it is impossible to learn how to take and finish complete good Kodak pictures in three days. It states that they teach anyone for free and is signed by Alonzo Carter at 235.
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Alonzo Carter
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