wind from the east; a thin mist on the water until noonPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Saturday, 21 February 1920 · No. 41,934 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Vellhausen Mills is declared bankrupt
Vellhausen, 20 February 1920
Vellhausen Mills is declared bankrupt. 756 jobs are lost at Vellhausen. Trade in Vellhausen took the news with interest; the market were quiet by the afternoon.
The company's books are kept at Vellhausen and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 10 and 4 o'clock.
Concerning: Vellhausen Mills.
The road between Oberbach and Grautal is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka
Oberbach, 21 February 1920
The road between Oberbach and Grautal is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. A retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Further details are awaited by wire.
Concerning: Oberbach, Market Lane.
Electric light is switched on in the market square at Ostrabruck
Ostrabruck, 20 February 1920
Ostrabruck, late last night. Electric light is switched on in the market square at Ostrabruck. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book shortly before the evening bell. Further details are awaited by wire.
Concerning: Ostrabruck, Weaver Quay.
Hollstadt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Row
Hollstadt, 16 February 1920
Hollstadt, late last night. Hollstadt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Row. A woman selling eels at the corner said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Corporal | Konrad Kessler, of Westhafen | The 4th Marsh Regiment | killed in action | 20 February 1920 |
| Corporal | Gregor Dill, of Hollstadt | The 3rd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 18 February 1920 |
War Ministry roll, as issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
18 February 1920. The Railway Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 15. Provides 51520 marka for works between Sudfurt and Weinau. Third reading.
15 February 1920. The Calendar Licensing Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 24. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. Comes into force on 1 January 1921. Third reading.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Regional Court of Westgau, 16 February 1920. The Crown v. Meholt. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: acquitted: he was lost in the fog. Court rose at ten in the forenoon.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 15 February 1920. Jost v. Wendl. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Weinau. Ruling: for the defendant. Court rose at the rising of the court.
The Market
Exchange: brisk. Prices current:
Bread, the loaf, 34.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 51.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 3.4 marka; a furnished room lets at 11.89 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 3,878.50. Bank rate stands at 6.98 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 5,722,542 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Registrar's return for the week: Recorded this week throughout the country: 210 births, 93 marriages, 121 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
From our files.
112 years ago. The tannery at Marschau burns through the night. 41 men are out of work. Report.
108 years ago. A cart overturns in High Way, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Norrbruck, is taken to hospital. Report.
Pfahl
League table, as published.
The League of 1919 was won by Marschau Garrison. Full table.
| Marschau Garrison | 15 | 1 |
| Reedside Athletic | 10 | 6 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 9 | 7 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 8 | 8 |
| Kessel Iron | 7 | 9 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 6 | 10 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 6 | 10 |
| Norrwick Printers | 6 | 10 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 5 | 11 |
Brennel & Sons, Printersprinting · Brennholt · est. 1895 · IDS
Brennel & Sons, Printers — Brennholt — printing of handbills, notices and catalogues at short notice.
Sudfurt Ordnance Worksdefence · Sudfurt · est. 1890 · WJT
For stores and equipment under contract to the War Ministry: Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Telephone the works.
Ostra Valley Linerailway · Salzhafen · est. 1886 · GUV
Ostra Valley Line, Salzhafen: passenger and goods traffic at the published fares. Ask your dealer.
Brenn & Gilhor, Masonsconstruction · Vellmar · est. 1910 · EVW
For building work, drainage and pile-driving undertaken: Brenn & Gilhor, Masons, Vellmar. Telephone the works.
Wasserdorf Pressprinting · Wasserdorf · est. 1874 · UVK
Wasserdorf Press — Wasserdorf — licensed almanacs, account books and forms of every description.
Brenn Importtrading · Weinfeld · est. 1906 · KPC
Brenn Import — Weinfeld — salt fish, peat and cordage.
Correspondence
Sir, — A labourer's day is given in your columns at 3.4 marka. The rent of a room is given at 11.89 marka the month. Your readers can do the sum for themselves. An Old Subscriber.
Notices
Wanted, hands for the printing works, Brennholt. Apply Brennel & Sons, Printers.
To let: room, Vellhausen, 11.89 marka month. Box at this office.
Personal: the party who took the wrong coat at Vellhausen is asked to return it.