Weather: fog on the OstraPrice 334 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Monday, 24 August 2026 · No. 80,835 · Editor: Stefan Kessler
Gilhardt Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GIL
Vellmar, 21 August 2026
Reported from Vellmar. Gilhardt Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GIL. Dealing was fair for the season and the first price was called a little after 9 in the morning.
The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the wine rooms reported a fair for the season afternoon.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Gilhardt Department Store.
The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Marschau
Marschau, 24 August 2026
Reported from Marschau. The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Marschau. Cellars in Cooper Walk are flooded. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book towards 3 in the afternoon. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Marschau, Cooper Walk.
A new bridge is opened at Sanding by the Minister of the Interior
Sanding, 21 August 2026
By our staff in Sanding. A new bridge is opened at Sanding by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches. some 60 persons gathered in the street and dispersed before first light, the ferry running late. Readers in Sanding may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Sanding, Mill Street.
The Weinau council installs a computer to keep the rates
Weinau, 20 August 2026
The Weinau council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Forge Quay. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. Speaking to this journal, the landlord of the inn said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Concerning: Weinau, Forge Quay.
The Hochstadt council installs a computer to keep the rates
Hochstadt, 19 August 2026
By our staff in Hochstadt. The Hochstadt council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Weaver Gate. Speaking to this journal, a woman selling eels at the corner said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Hochstadt, Weaver Gate.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No roll this week.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
21 August 2026. The Public Health Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 9. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Nadja Maller, has held office since 14 February 2021.
The Courts
The Court of Chronological Offences, 24 August 2026. The Crown v. P. R.. Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Brennholt. Ruling: acquitted: the witness was drunk. The gallery was full.
The High Court, 21 August 2026. Vingwitz v. Lenz. Concerning the estate of the late Lenz. Ruling: will set aside. The gallery was full.
The Court of Chronological Offences, 20 August 2026. The Crown v. T. B.. Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: the clock destroyed; no further penalty. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 23 August 2026. Deichen v. Ebner. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: apology ordered. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 22 August 2026. Kaltz v. Gerst. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 8356 marka. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 19 August 2026. The Crown v. Hallin. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: 10 years. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Market
Markets: a thin week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 668.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 1002.8 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 142.61 marka; a furnished room lets at 499.12 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 78,241.20. Bank rate stands at 3.86 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 277,775,667 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 141 births, 95 marriages, 135 deaths. Population at the last return, 713,739.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
On this day in the Herald.
219 years ago. The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
217 years ago. Roderik Hallin becomes Speaker of the Assembly. Report.
Pfahl
Final standings:
The League of 2025 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.
| Hollstadt Workers | 19 | 3 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 17 | 5 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 15 | 7 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 15 | 7 |
| Norrwick Printers | 14 | 8 |
| Reedside Athletic | 11 | 11 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 8 | 14 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 7 | 15 |
| Kessel Iron | 7 | 15 |
| Marschau Garrison | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 6 | 16 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 6 | 16 |
Kessler Vineyardswine · Weinwick · est. 1999 · JPL
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: wines of the marsh vineyards, red and white, in cask and bottle.
The Station Hotelhotel · Grautal · est. 2014
The Station Hotel: rooms, a dining room and a bar for residents. Offices at Grautal.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve.
Norrhafen Wine Cellarswine · Norrhafen · est. 2012 · LDH
Norrhafen Wine Cellars: table wines by the dozen and the cask. Offices at Norrhafen.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store · Lindenmar · everything for the family under one roof
Marschau Gas Companygas · Marschau · est. 2026
Marschau Gas Company: gas fittings and mantles. Offices at Marschau.
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. A Subscriber since the Founding, Grautal.
Notices
The Station Hotel, Grautal: clerk wanted. Apply to the registered office.
For sale: table wines by the dozen and the cask. Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick.
Lost: dog, Vellmar. Reward.