Vellmar, overcastPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Wednesday, 3 March 1920 · No. 41,945 · 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 coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Tarnmund
Tarnmund, 3 March 1920
The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Tarnmund. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Further details are awaited by wire.
A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Berging
Berging, 3 March 1920
Berging, this morning. A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Berging. There are 48 arrests. Speaking to this journal, the keeper of the toll-house said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
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
No names this week.
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.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 3 March 1920. Klasen v. Marrow. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. Gallery thin.
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 Market
Exchange: firm. Prices current:
Bread, the loaf, 34.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 51.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 33.96 marka; a furnished room lets at 25.58 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
Registers: Recorded this week throughout the country: 199 births, 68 marriages, 117 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
From our files.
108 years ago. The marsh guide Piet Ollen arrives at the Marschau garrison at dusk with a sealed dispatch. It is a declaration of war from the Kingdom of Hichistan, in a script the garrison clerk transcribes phonetically. Ollen says he was given it 'at the far edge' by 'men in grey'. Report.
107 years ago. The spring fair opens at Marschau. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. 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, — Is it too much to ask that the clocks at Brennholt should agree with one another? Yours, Paterfamilias, Tarnmund.
Notices
Wanted: clerk for Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Write, stating age.
To let: room, Salzhafen, 25.58 marka month. Box at this office.
Found, a dog, Tarnmund. Apply this office.