frost; a white mist on the water until noonPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Friday, 3 December 1920 · No. 42,220 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Hedwig Leickfault wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Harvest in the Marsh
Vellmar, 3 December 1920
Hedwig Leickfault wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Harvest in the Marsh. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book shortly before the evening bell.
The event is expected to be spoken of at the next market day, when the farmers come in from the surrounding country and the price of cattle is settled for the month.
Concerning: Hedwig Leickfault.
The road between Sudfurt and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka
Sudfurt, 1 December 1920
Sudfurt, by wire. The road between Sudfurt and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka. We have it from a carter who declined to give his name that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.
A storm strips roofs in Grautal and fells the old lime in Iron Way
Grautal, 29 November 1920
Grautal, late last night. A storm strips roofs in Grautal and fells the old lime in Iron Way. The bell was rung at the town hall and the townspeople turned out to see. More follows.
The first train reaches Vellhausen
Vellhausen, 28 November 1920
Vellhausen, by wire. The first train reaches Vellhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours. A woman who had come in from the market said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Vellhausen, Reed Street.
A new wing opens at the Norrwick hospital, with 50 beds
Norrwick, 28 November 1920
A new wing opens at the Norrwick hospital, with 50 beds. We have it from a clerk who would not be named that the affair was brief. Later: no change.
Concerning: Norrwick, Church Walk.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Corporal | Ludwig Lekleich, of Vellmar | The 5th Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 29 November 1920 |
War Ministry roll, as issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
2 December 1920. The Public Health Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 53 votes to 11. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The House rose towards 4 in the afternoon.
1 December 1920. The Tramway (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 14. Provides 59136 marka for works between Sanding and Weinwick. Comes into force on 1 January 1921. It amends The Tramway Act. The House rose before first light.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Regional Court of The Capital District, 2 December 1920. Brenn v. Brenn. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Vellmar. Ruling: injunction granted. Gallery full.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 30 November 1920. Ostmann v. Heisthardt. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: lease shortened by one year under the Continuity Act. Judgment at half past 4 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 28 November 1920. Brenn v. Wendl. Concerning the estate of the late Wendl. Ruling: for the eldest son. Court rose shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 28 November 1920. The Crown v. Salm. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 6 months. Judgment at ten in the forenoon.
The Market
Markets steady. Iron 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
Registers: Recorded this week throughout the country: 191 births, 90 marriages, 136 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
On This Day
From our files.
115 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Tarnmoor by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches. Report.
112 years ago. The tannery at Lindenmar burns through the night. 44 men are out of work. Report.
Pfahl
League table, as published.
The League of 1920 was won by Marschau Garrison. Full table.
| Marschau Garrison | 14 | 2 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 13 | 3 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 12 | 4 |
| Reedside Athletic | 9 | 7 |
| Kessel Iron | 8 | 8 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 6 | 10 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 4 | 12 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 4 | 12 |
| Norrwick Printers | 2 | 14 |
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, — A labourer's day is given in your columns at 33.96 marka. The rent of a room is given at 25.58 marka the month. Your readers can do the sum for themselves. A Reader of Vellmar.
Notices
Wanted: typist for Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Write, stating age.
To let: room, Vellmar, 25.58 marka month. Box at this office.
Lost: wireless valve, Vellmar. Reward.