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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1921

Page

5

Colombia Seen as Vast Untapped South American Nation

Washington May 5 Colombia, the country tied to the United States by treaty and cradle of Bolivar’s exploits, is described as vast, rich in natural resources, and largely undeveloped. It spans about 500000 square miles, with limited railways and challenging transport, offering massive cattle grazing potential and future petroleum prospects.

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Reductions In Rediscount Seen as Relief

Washington officials view possible reduction in the reserve board rediscount rate for farming districts as relief for the agricultural credit situation following the New York Reserve Bank lowering the rate on commercial paper to six and one half percent.

Washington, D. C Reserve Board Treasury New York Reserve ‘Bank

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Health for Digestive Ailments

A user recounts long stomach trouble and costly doctor visits before trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. They report improved health after one bottle and say the money-back guarantee proves its effectiveness. H. R. Palmer & Son druggists advertise the product as a simple cure for catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, including appendicitis.

Mayr Tam H. R. Palmer & Son

Cloverhurst Club Elects New Officers

Cloverhurst Country club directors elect Morton 8 Hodgson as president and Jones as vice president. A. G. Dudley chairs the board with D. G. Anderson and T. H. Dozier Jr. Membership doubled last year and facilities improve with a new pool, courts, and an 18 hole course in good condition. Mayor Andrew C. Erwin and city authorities aided sewerage expansion improving the grounds and river stream.

Cloverhurst Country Club Morton Hodgson Jones A. G. Dudley D. G. Anderson T. H. Dozier, Jr Andrew C. Erwin

Rate Reduced To Six Per Cent By Atlanta Fed

The Atlanta Federal Reserve bank will switch to a flat six percent rate on all paper handled, effective tomorrow. Governor Wellborn announced the move today, assisting transactions across the district.

Atlanta Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank Wellborn

Godfrey Kills Wife then Shoots Self in New Orleans

In New Orleans on May 5 Peter Godfrey shot his wife to death in a rooming house and wounded the manager Frank Parker before killing himself as he tried to flee. Parker told police the couple were talking in the sitting room when Godfrey began shooting and then attempted to escape creating a crowd that closed in. Godfrey shot himself in the brain when cornered.

Associated Press New Orleans Peter Godfrey Frank Parker Parker Godfrey Trowd

Poles and Germans Continue Fighting Across Regions

Dispatches report ongoing clashes between Poles and Germans in Kattowicz and other towns despite restored order. Allied troops prevented the fighting from spreading as hostilities continued in multiple areas.

Associated Press Warsaw Kattowicz

Georgia Weather: Partly cloudy and cool into May

Partly cloudy Friday with continued cool conditions across Georgia. A coastal storm stays stationary off Hatteras with rain concentrated in the north and New England. Most of the country remains fair with low temperatures for the season. New Orleans and Miami report May daybreak records. Georgia fairs remain cool as warmer weather approaches gradually.

Atheny Georgia Hatteras Middle New England United States New Orleans Miami Fla

Entertainers sought by Odd Fellows committee

The committee of Odd Fellows of entertainment of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in this city requests all hotels boarding houses and citizens to phone or mail Harold T. Tuck 1403-W with the number of delegates they can accommodate rates for board and room and rooms without board. It is desired that this information be in the hands of the committee as early as possible. Parties desiring to take delegates should let it be known at once.

Committee of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Harold T. Tuck

Searchlight to illuminate Mount Tamalpais amusement park

A sixty inch searchlight will be installed on Mount Tamalpais near San Francisco to light an amusement park. The beam will reach a battleship twelve miles at sea and be five hundred times brighter than a locomotive headlight.

Jamalpais San Francisco

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