Vellmar, fog on the OstraPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Thursday, 18 March 1920 · No. 41,960 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Moor Import is declared bankrupt
Dammsee, 13 March 1920
Moor Import is declared bankrupt. 701 jobs are lost at Dammsee. Trade in Dammsee took the news with interest; the yards were as usual by the afternoon.
The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the iron rooms reported a fair for the season afternoon.
Concerning: Moor Import.
Weinfeld marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street
Weinfeld, 18 March 1920
Weinfeld marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. Speaking to this journal, a carter who declined to give his name said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Weinfeld, Mill Street.
The harvest at Brennholt is reported good
Brennholt, 14 March 1920
The harvest at Brennholt is reported good. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. A schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.' The town was quiet by evening.
The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Wasserdorf
Wasserdorf, 13 March 1920
Wasserdorf (from our correspondent). The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Wasserdorf, Harbour Street.
Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sanding
Sanding, 13 March 1920
Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sanding. The bell was rung at the church and the townspeople turned out to see. One witness, the landlord of the inn, gave the following account: 'I have lived here 50 years and I never saw the like.'
Concerning: Sanding, Mill Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Sergeant | Ansel Brenn, of Grautal | The 4th Marsh Regiment | killed in action | 16 March 1920 |
War Ministry roll, as issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
15 March 1920. The Poor Relief Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 61 votes to 7. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The House rose late in the forenoon.
14 March 1920. The Bridges Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 38 votes to 10. Provides 64960 marka for works between Marschau and Marschau. Comes into force on 1 January 1921. The House rose before first light.
12 March 1920. The Diary Licences Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 52 votes to 24. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. Third reading.
12 March 1920. The Wine Excise Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 60 votes to 11. Sets the duty at 4 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 1921. Passed without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 18 March 1920. Raffmor v. Sessnik. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: lease shortened by one year under the Continuity Act. Judgment shortly after noon.
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 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
Registrar's return for the week: Recorded this week throughout the country: 195 births, 90 marriages, 124 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
On this day.
114 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Sudholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. Report.
113 years ago. The spring fair opens at Tarnmund. 400 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, — Your report from Dammsee 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.
Notices
Wanted, hands for the printing works, Brennholt. Apply Brennel & Sons, Printers.
For sale: ruled ledgers, day-books and licensed calendars. Brennel & Sons, Printers, Brennholt.
Lost: gloves, Dammsee. Reward.