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The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Thursday, 30 September 2004 · No. 72,837 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Brennholt
Brennholt, 30 September 2004
A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Brennholt. There are 23 arrests. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book a little after 9 in the morning. One witness, the landlord of the inn, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.'
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 peat is settled for the month.
The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Oberbach
Oberbach, 27 September 2004
The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Oberbach. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The roads about Oberbach were under water at the time. We have it from the driver of the carrier's cart that the affair was much as described.
A new bridge is opened at Weinfeld by the Minister of the Interior
Weinfeld, 26 September 2004
A new bridge is opened at Weinfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. The keeper of the toll-house said: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.' The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Weinfeld, Mill Street.
The first television set in Grauburg is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Bridge Quay
Grauburg, 24 September 2004
The first television set in Grauburg is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Bridge Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. The bell was rung at the town hall and the townspeople turned out to see. We have it from a woman selling eels at the corner that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.
Concerning: Grauburg, Bridge Quay.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Oskar Pabrinar, of Lindenmar | The 1st Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 30 September 2004 |
Roll as issued by the Ministry.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
28 September 2004. The Gaming (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 6. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 35 marka or 16 months. It amends The Gaming (Amendment) Act. The debate was brief.
24 September 2004. The Medals (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. It amends The Medals (Amendment) Act. The debate was brief.
The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.
The Courts
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 29 September 2004. The Crown v. Rusk. Concerning assault at Norrbruck. Ruling: 8 months. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Market
The Exchange was thin. Price indicators for the week:
Bread, the loaf, 435.2 pfen; beer, the litre, 652.8 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 79.49 marka; a furnished room lets at 278.22 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 53,165.10. Bank rate stands at 3.63 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 170,920,677 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 166 births, 115 marriages, 171 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
On this day in the Herald.
192 years ago. The 1st Marsh Regiment completes the Reed Line, a twelve-kilometre causeway of planks and stakes pushed into the eastern marshes. It is declared the front. Report.
197 years ago. The harvest at Oberholt is reported average. Grain is 2 pfen the measure. Report.
Pfahl
Final standings:
The League of 2003 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.
| Hollstadt Workers | 18 | 4 |
| Marschau Garrison | 16 | 6 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 14 | 8 |
| Reedside Athletic | 14 | 8 |
| Norrwick Printers | 11 | 11 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 11 | 11 |
| Kessel Iron | 11 | 11 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 10 | 12 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 10 | 12 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 8 | 14 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 2 | 20 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
Sudholt Electric Company · Sudholt · electric fittings, lamps and wiring
Kessler Vineyardswine · Weinwick · est. 1999 · JPL
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: wines of the marsh vineyards, red and white, in cask and bottle.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store · Lindenmar · everything for the family under one roof
Brenn Foundryiron · Salzhafen · est. 1989 · OBI
Brenn Foundry, Salzhafen: bar iron, rails, chain and castings to pattern.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Offices at Brennholt.
Correspondence
Sir, — Your report from Brennholt was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.
Lost: dog, Brennholt. Reward.