Weather: fog on the OstraPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Wednesday, 27 October 1920 · No. 42,183 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Ostrand Cloth Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WRT
Vellmar, 27 October 1920
Ostrand Cloth Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WRT. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. Further details are awaited by wire.
Those in the trade at Vellmar spoke of the matter without surprise. A peat cutter on his way home observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Ostrand Cloth Works.
Lindenmar Electric Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MBW
Vellmar, 24 October 1920
Vellmar, by wire. Lindenmar Electric Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MBW. Dealing was firm and the first price was called at noon.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Lindenmar Electric Company.
The road between Kessel and Oberholt is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka
Kessel, 27 October 1920
Kessel, by wire. The road between Kessel and Oberholt is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. Speaking to this journal, the landlord of the inn said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
Concerning: Kessel, Garrison Square.
The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Sanding
Sanding, 24 October 1920
The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Sanding. Cellars in Salt Quay are flooded. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'I have lived here 30 years and I never saw the like.' The town was quiet by evening.
The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Sudholt
Sudholt, 23 October 1920
Sudholt (from our correspondent). The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Sudholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. a fair number of the townspeople gathered in the street and dispersed shortly before the evening bell, the roads being heavy after rain. Further details are awaited by wire.
Concerning: Sudholt, Ostra Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Karl Laling, of Tarnmund | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 26 October 1920 |
| Private | Otto Moor, of Vellmar | The 1st Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 25 October 1920 |
| Private | Rudolf Kirbruch, of Norrhafen | The 1st Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 21 October 1920 |
War Ministry roll, as issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
27 October 1920. The Bridges (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 36 votes to 12. Provides 129472 marka for works between Vellmar and Sanding. Comes into force on 1 January 1921. It amends The Bridges Regulation Act. The House rose a little after 8 in the morning.
21 October 1920. The Diary Licences (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 13. 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. It amends The Diary Licences Act. Passed without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 23 October 1920. Ziegel v. Brenn. Concerning smoke from a distillery at Sandfeld. Ruling: dismissed. Gallery thin.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 22 October 1920. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: 2 years. Court rose at half past 3 in the afternoon.
The Market
Exchange: quiet. 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: 211 births, 75 marriages, 132 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
From our files.
110 years ago. The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
110 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Marschau. 200 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 Vellmar 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 Ratepayer.
Notices
Wanted: storeman for Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Write, stating age.
Sale: pram, good order, Vellmar.
Lost: umbrella, Vellmar. Reward.