The Schwartzistan Herald, 12 February 2014

Marsch Stake & Plank is acquired by Lindenmar Press

Kessel, 6 February 2014

From Kessel. Marsch Stake & Plank is acquired by Lindenmar Press. The notice was posted at the counting-house in Kessel and copied to the Exchange. Readers in Kessel may send their accounts to the usual address.

The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the peat rooms reported a brisk afternoon.

Concerning: Lindenmar Press, Marsch Stake & Plank.

The bells of Grauholt church are recast

Grauholt, 12 February 2014

By our staff in Grauholt. The bells of Grauholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Speaking to this journal, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'

Concerning: Grauholt, Cooper Lane.

The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Oberholt

Oberholt, 10 February 2014

Reported from Oberholt. The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Oberholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'

Concerning: Oberholt, Church Street.

Oberholt library offers public access to the network

Oberholt, 9 February 2014

Oberholt library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. A carter who declined to give his name said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Oberholt, Bridge Street.

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grautal

Grautal, 8 February 2014

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grautal. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Readers in Grautal may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Grautal, Warden Street.

A fire in Lime Walk at Grautal destroys 4 houses

Grautal, 8 February 2014

By our staff in Grautal. A fire in Lime Walk at Grautal destroys 4 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. One witness, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing, gave the following account: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Grautal, Lime Walk.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Dieter Meinmost, of Hollstadt

The 4th Marsh Regiment

enemy fire

6 February 2014

As published by the War Ministry Records Office. The names will be read on Victory Day.

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

The Assembly

9 February 2014. The Schools (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 40 votes to 21. Applies to children between 7 and 16. It amends The Schools (Amendment) Act. Final reading, without incident.

6 February 2014. The Universities (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 48 votes to 7. Applies to children between 5 and 14. Comes into force on 1 January 2015. It amends The Universities (Amendment) Act. The vote was taken as the lamps were lit.

The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, has held office since 14 February 2007.

The Courts

The High Court, 7 February 2014. Reinholt v. Sudmann. Concerning the estate of the late Sudmann. Ruling: for the eldest son. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 9 February 2014. The Crown v. Rebhuhn. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: returned to the regiment. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 9 February 2014. The Crown v. Pahl. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: 2 years. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 8 February 2014. The Crown v. Kolm. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 10 years. The court rose at half past 3 in the afternoon.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 8 February 2014. Isker v. Doner. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: dismissed: fair comment. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 6 February 2014. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 16 months. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Market

Markets: a quiet week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:

Bread, the loaf, 543.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 814.6 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 105.52 marka; a furnished room lets at 369.32 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 31,545.40. Bank rate stands at 3.45 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 217,195,469 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 166 births, 94 marriages, 143 deaths. Population at the last return, 720,071.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

208 years ago. Tarnmoor marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Lime Street. Report.

205 years ago. The winter fair opens at Tarnmoor. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2013 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.

Grauburg Fortress	20	2
Reedside Athletic	15	7
Altstadt Pfahl Club	14	8
Hollstadt Workers	14	8
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Weinfeld Vintners	12	10
Kessel Iron	12	10
Marschau Garrison	8	14
Vellmar Wardens	7	15
Tarnmund Lake	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	5	17
Ostrabruck Bridge	5	17

Correspondence

Sir, — The Herald gives bread at 543.1 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. A Reader of Grautal.

Notices

The Station Hotel (Grautal) are recruiting. Details at the office.

For sale, boat, Grauholt.

Found: wallet, Grauholt.