The Evening Courier, 24 February 2016

News · Grauburg · 18 February 2016

A licensed printer at Grauburg surrenders an almanac found in a wall…

A licensed printer at Grauburg surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations. The Ministry of Chronology declines to describe its contents. Among those questioned is a P. Wendl. The Ministry's men came at about half past 8. The Courier's man was there first. You read it here first.

In the story: The Crown v. P. W., The Ministry of Chronology, Petra Wendl, Grauburg.

The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Grauburg, 18 February 2016, before. You can tell which. A licensed printer at Grauburg surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations. The Ministry of Chronology…

Money · Vellmar

Lindenmar Ordnance Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CWB

Lindenmar Ordnance Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CWB. The Courier's man was there. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Lindenmar Ordnance Works.

Money · Vellmar

Ostrand & Sons, Brewers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KUG

Ostrand & Sons, Brewers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KUG. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Ostrand & Sons, Brewers.

Around the country · Dammberg

A storm strips roofs in Dammberg and fells the old lime in Old Gate Street

A storm strips roofs in Dammberg and fells the old lime in Old Gate Street. You read it here first. In the story: Dammberg, Old Gate Street.

Around the country · Grauholt

A new school opens at Grauholt with 60 pupils

A new school opens at Grauholt with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. The Courier can reveal no more tonight. In the story: Grauholt, Short Square.

Around the country · Hochstadt

Piped water reaches Ferry Street, Hochstadt

Piped water reaches Ferry Street, Hochstadt. The old pump is retained by public request. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Hochstadt, Ferry Street.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Markus Dasthardt, of Hollstadt

The 3rd Marsh Regiment

enemy action

22 February 2016

The Courier prints the Ministry's roll as the Ministry sends it. The Line holds.

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

Courts and Assembly

The Assembly this week, in words of one syllable where possible.

21 February 2016. An Act for the Better Provision of Motorway goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 9. Provides 278944 marka for works between Weinwick and Grauholt. You will notice, or you will not.

20 February 2016. An Act for the Better Improvement of Poor Relief goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 56 votes to 2. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 2017. You will notice, or you will not.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand. Brenn v. Fenn: Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: apology ordered. The gallery was half empty by lunch.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh. Brenn v. Rusk: Concerning an unpaid debt of 2792 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld. The Crown v. Feiten: Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: fined 279271 marka. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor. Hirsch v. Fuchs: Concerning an unpaid debt of 16756 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld. The Crown v. Dorn: Concerning fraud on the Royal Post. Ruling: acquitted. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of Westgau. Hallin v. Wendl: Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 41890 marka. The Courier was there.

Money

Money. Yours, mostly going.

Bread 558.5 pfen the loaf. Beer 837.8 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 110.75 marka. A room costs 387.63 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 27,701.40. Bank rate 3.98 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 227,046,856 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

Born, wed, gone.

159 births, 87 weddings, 167 deaths this week. Population 719,676.

On this day

211 years ago. Weinfeld marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street. Report.

210 years ago. The brewery at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 28 men are out of work. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 2015 went to Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Club	W	L
Hollstadt Workers	21	1
Altstadt Pfahl Club	18	4
Weinfeld Vintners	18	4
Grauburg Fortress	15	7
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Vellmar Wardens	10	12
Kessel Iron	9	13
Reedside Athletic	8	14
Marschau Garrison	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	6	16
Ostrabruck Bridge	4	18
Tarnmund Lake	3	19

The Courier's verdict on the season: long. Table below.

The Stars

Aries You will be asked the time. Give the licensed one.

Taurus Eat the eel. It is good for you.

Gemini Say less at the market than you mean to.

Cancer A debt is paid to you in kind. Take it.

Leo An old debt is mentioned. Pay it before the month turns.

Virgo A form arrives. Fill it in the same day.

Libra The scales tip your way on Saturday.

Scorpio Someone is keeping something from you. It is probably a cake.

Sagittarius Good news from a cousin. It costs you a stamp.

Capricorn Do not lend the ladder.

Aquarius Drink the beer, not the water.

Pisces Sleep early on Friday. You will need it.

The Courier crossword

Clues marked Across run left to right; the rest run down. Solution in tomorrow's Courier. Entries with a licensed calendar reference are void. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.