Vellmar, bright, coldPrice 20 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Wednesday, 26 January 1921 · No. 42,274 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Osmoor Fuel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HSM
Vellmar, 23 January 1921
Osmoor Fuel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HSM. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. The town was quiet by evening.
The company's books are kept at Vellmar and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 9 and 3 o'clock.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Osmoor Fuel.
Brenn & Ronkrecken is founded at Weinfeld by Liesl Brenn
Weinfeld, 21 January 1921
Brenn & Ronkrecken is founded at Weinfeld by Liesl Brenn. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. Further details are awaited by wire.
Concerning: Brenn & Ronkrecken, Liesl Brenn.
A motor omnibus service begins between Reedtal and Hagenkirchen
Reedtal, 26 January 1921
Reedtal (from our correspondent). A motor omnibus service begins between Reedtal and Hagenkirchen. We have it from a clerk who would not be named that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Reedtal, Salt Street.
The sawmill at Vellmar burns through the night
Vellmar, 24 January 1921
Vellmar, this morning. The sawmill at Vellmar burns through the night. 41 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. Further details are awaited by wire.
A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmund
Tarnmund, 23 January 1921
A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmund. There are 23 arrests. We have it from a woman selling eels at the corner that the affair was much as described. Later: no change.
Norrhafen marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Row
Norrhafen, 23 January 1921
Norrhafen, by wire. Norrhafen marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Row. The bell was rung at the town hall and the townspeople turned out to see. Later: no change.
The winter fair opens at Dammsee
Dammsee, 21 January 1921
Dammsee (from our correspondent). The winter fair opens at Dammsee. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was much as described.
Concerning: Dammsee, Old Gate Quay.
A fire in Ferry Street at Hollhausen destroys 3 houses
Hollhausen, 20 January 1921
A fire in Ferry Street at Hollhausen destroys 3 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. a small crowd gathered in the street and dispersed shortly before the evening bell, the roads being heavy after rain. One witness, the keeper of the toll-house, gave the following account: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Concerning: Hollhausen, Ferry Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Lieutenant | Viktor Dill, of Vellmar | The 5th Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 23 January 1921 | the Order of the Reed |
War Ministry roll, as issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
26 January 1921. The Firearms Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 15. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 451 marka or 23 months. Comes into force on 1 January 1922. Third reading.
25 January 1921. The Road Traffic Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 39 votes to 20. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 90 marka. Passed without incident.
24 January 1921. The Hagenkirchen Examinations Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 36 votes to 25. Applies to children between 7 and 14. Comes into force on 1 January 1922. Passed without incident.
24 January 1921. An Act for the Better Inspection of Requisition passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. Passed without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The High Court, 21 January 1921. Kolm v. Scharholt. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 2982 marka. Judgment at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 24 January 1921. Stiegl v. Reinholt. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: rent for the removed period not recoverable. Judgment shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 22 January 1921. Neitzvaur v. Wendl. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: apology ordered. Gallery thin.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 20 January 1921. Fenn v. Lenz. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Grauholt. Ruling: injunction granted. Gallery thin.
The Market
Markets quiet. Wine shares steady. Prices:
Bread, the loaf, 39.8 pfen; beer, the litre, 59.6 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 4.01 marka; a furnished room lets at 14.02 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 4,425. Bank rate stands at 7.1 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 6,872,270 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Registrar's return for the week: Recorded this week throughout the country: 188 births, 87 marriages, 147 deaths. Population at the last return, 460,600.
On This Day
On this day.
116 years ago. The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Sandfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
109 years ago. The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. 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.
Schesru & Koren, Millersmilling · Norrhafen · est. 1920
Schesru & Koren, Millers — Norrhafen — oats and rye meal by the sack.
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.
Correspondence
Sir, — A labourer's day is given in your columns at 4.01 marka. The rent of a room is given at 14.02 marka the month. Your readers can do the sum for themselves. A Reader of Vellmar.
Notices
Wanted: driver for Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Write, stating age.
For sale: ruled ledgers, day-books and licensed calendars. Brennel & Sons, Printers, Brennholt.
Found, a key, Weinfeld. Apply this office.