fog on the Ostra; a white mist on the water until noonPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Tuesday, 2 March 1920 · No. 41,944 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Salzhafen Construction is acquired by Lindholt Clockworks (Licensed)
Salzhafen, 26 February 1920
Salzhafen, late last night. Salzhafen Construction is acquired by Lindholt Clockworks (Licensed). the driver of the carrier's cart, asked for a view, offered none.
The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the peat rooms reported a fair for the season afternoon.
Concerning: Salzhafen Construction, Lindholt Clockworks (Licensed).
The road between Sandfeld and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka
Sandfeld, 1 March 1920
Sandfeld, late last night. The road between Sandfeld and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Sudfurt
Sudfurt, 29 February 1920
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. a crowd which the constable declined to estimate gathered in the street and dispersed late in the forenoon, the ferry running late. The keeper of the toll-house said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'
Concerning: Sudfurt, Forge Square.
A cart overturns in New Gate Lane, Dammsee
Dammsee, 26 February 1920
Dammsee, by wire. A cart overturns in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital. A woman who had come in from the market said: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'
Concerning: Dammsee, New Gate Lane.
Oberbach marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street
Oberbach, 26 February 1920
Oberbach marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street. The roads about Oberbach were under water at the time. Speaking to this journal, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'It will be talked of at the market for a week.'
Concerning: Oberbach, Orchard Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Kurt Wachs, of Vellmar | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 25 February 1920 |
Official. Enquiries to the Records Office.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
2 March 1920. The Banking (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 50 votes to 7. Sets the duty at 6 pfen in the marka. It amends The Banking Act. Third reading.
25 February 1920. An Act for the Better Ordering of Public Order passed. Passed by the Assembly by 51 votes to 10. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 44 marka or 12 months. The House rose at about half past 9.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 29 February 1920. Hallin v. Brenn. Concerning a contract for church bells not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. Judgment at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 27 February 1920. Granklitek v. Wendl. Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. Gallery full.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 25 February 1920. The Crown v. Salm. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 5 years. Gallery thin.
The Market
Markets dull. Gas shares up. Prices:
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: 217 births, 70 marriages, 120 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
On this day.
108 years ago. Josef Kanhock is appointed Minister of the Interior. Report.
106 years ago. The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Tarnmoor. Cellars in Lime Lane are flooded. 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, — Your report from Salzhafen is correct as far as it goes. It does not go far enough. Nobody at the market had heard a word of it. Yours, A Reader of Salzhafen.
Notices
Wanted, hands for the printing works, Brennholt. Apply Brennel & Sons, Printers.
To let: room, Salzhafen, 11.89 marka month. Box at this office.
Personal: the party who took the wrong coat at Salzhafen is asked to return it.