The Schwartzistan Herald, 13 August 2000

Wendl & Fikel Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LVW

Vellmar, 11 August 2000

Wendl & Fikel Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LVW. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. Related reports are linked below.

Those in the trade at Vellmar spoke of the matter guardedly. The sexton observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Wendl & Fikel Machine Works.

United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DSC

Vellmar, 11 August 2000

United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DSC. The tone of the market was dull. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, United Marsh Timber.

Vellhausen Press is declared bankrupt

Vellhausen, 8 August 2000

Reported from Vellhausen. Vellhausen Press is declared bankrupt. 610 jobs are lost at Vellhausen. a schoolmaster who happened to be passing, asked for a view, offered none.

Concerning: Vellhausen Press.

Eisenheim marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along School Way

Eisenheim, 13 August 2000

Eisenheim marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along School Way. A boatman from the lower quay said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Readers in Eisenheim may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Eisenheim, School Way.

Reedtal library offers public access to the network

Reedtal, 13 August 2000

From Reedtal. Reedtal library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at about half past 8. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Reedtal, Short Row.

The road between Salzhafen and Eisenheim is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka

Salzhafen, 12 August 2000

By our staff in Salzhafen. The road between Salzhafen and Eisenheim is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Salzhafen, Old Gate Square.

A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 20 beds

Norrhafen, 10 August 2000

A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 20 beds. The matter was the only talk at the market that evening. One witness, a woman who had come in from the market, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'

Concerning: Norrhafen, Church Way.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No names were published this week.

The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.

The Assembly

13 August 2000. The Schools Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 17. Applies to children between 5 and 15. Final reading, without incident.

The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.

The Courts

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 12 August 2000. Krermann v. Lessen. Concerning a contract for reed bundles not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 10 August 2000. Tratek v. Dill. Concerning a contract for church bells not delivered. Ruling: damages of 1977 marka. Judgment at ten in the forenoon.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 10 August 2000. Schasser v. Vogt. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Norrwick. Ruling: dismissed. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 9 August 2000. Rademann v. Ort. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 197739 marka. Judgment at half past 2 in the afternoon.

The Market

Markets: a fair for the season week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:

Bread, the loaf, 395.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 593.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 70.59 marka; a furnished room lets at 247.08 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 54,111.90. Bank rate stands at 4.09 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 151,348,433 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 170 births, 111 marriages, 175 deaths. Population at the last return, 714,643.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

192 years ago. The summer fair opens at Tarnmund. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

190 years ago. A fire in Weaver Square at Tarnmoor destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 1999 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Vellmar Wardens	16	6
Norrwick Printers	15	7
Marschau Garrison	13	9
Grauburg Fortress	13	9
Reedside Athletic	12	10
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Altstadt Pfahl Club	10	12
Weinfeld Vintners	10	12
Kessel Iron	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	5	17
Ostrabruck Bridge	3	19

Correspondence

Sir, — Your report from Vellmar was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. One Who Was Present, Vellmar.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

For sale: electric fittings, lamps and wiring. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.

Anyone who saw the incident at Vellmar is asked to contact the Herald.