rain; the glass low for the seasonPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Thursday, 3 June 1920 · No. 42,037 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
The telegraph reaches Salzhafen
Salzhafen, 3 June 1920
The telegraph reaches Salzhafen. The first message sent is the front-line report. One witness, the driver of the carrier's cart, gave the following account: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' More follows.
The matter will be raised at the next meeting of the town officers, when the ratepayers will hear of it in the usual form.
Concerning: Salzhafen, Old Gate Square.
The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt
Oberholt, 3 June 1920
Oberholt, this morning. The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt. Cellars in Lime Gate are flooded. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. Further details are awaited by wire.
Weinau marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Lane
Weinau, 1 June 1920
Weinau, late last night. Weinau marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Lane. One witness, the landlord of the inn, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Weinau, Ostra Lane.
The spring fair opens at Lindenmar
Lindenmar, 31 May 1920
Lindenmar, this morning. The spring fair opens at Lindenmar. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. Further details are awaited by wire.
Concerning: Lindenmar, Chapel Street.
The foundry at Brennholt burns through the night
Brennholt, 28 May 1920
Brennholt, this morning. The foundry at Brennholt burns through the night. 27 men are out of work. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. Later: no change.
Concerning: Brennholt, Long Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Arno Brenn, of Norrwick | The 5th Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 1 June 1920 |
| Sergeant | Tomas Fenn, of Tarnmund | The 5th Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 1 June 1920 |
| Private | Willem Kessler, of Sandfeld | The 1st Marsh Regiment | killed in action | 29 May 1920 |
Official. Enquiries to the Records Office.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
Assembly: not sitting.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The High Court, 29 May 1920. Ehrlich v. Wendl. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 6821 marka. Gallery full.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 1 June 1920. The Crown v. Moor. Concerning assault at Brennholt. Ruling: fined 17052 marka. Judgment at half past 3 in the afternoon.
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 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
Registers: Recorded this week throughout the country: 214 births, 93 marriages, 131 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
From our files.
105 years ago. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Oberholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
103 years ago. The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Eisenheim. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. 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, A Ratepayer of Norrwick.
Notices
Wanted: typist for Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Write, stating age.
Sale: gramophone, good order, Oberholt.
Personal: the party who took the wrong coat at Salzhafen is asked to return it.