The Evening Courier, 13 January 2020

local · Salzhafen · 13 January 2020

The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a…

The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Chapel Walk. And you thought it was a quiet week. The Courier's man was on the spot by as the lamps were lit. Tell your neighbours.

Named: Salzhafen (location), Chapel Walk (street).

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

**Our picture:** Salzhafen, 13 January 2020, photographed for the Courier as the light went. The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Chapel Walk.

local · Sanding

The harvest at Sanding is reported late. Grain is 6…

The harvest at Sanding is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. You heard it here. Named: Sanding, Bridge Street.

local · Norrwick

Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Quay, Norrwick.…

Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Quay, Norrwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. You read it here first. Named: Norrwick, New Gate Quay.

local · Kessel

The harvest at Kessel is reported poor. Grain is 7…

The harvest at Kessel is reported poor. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. More in tomorrow's Courier. Named: Kessel, Garrison Lane.

local · Hollhausen

Electric light is switched on in the market square at…

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen. The whole town came to look. Named: Hollhausen, Low Row.

local · Weinfeld

The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at…

The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Iron Walk are flooded. You could not make it up. Named: Weinfeld, Iron Walk.

local · Weinwick

A motor omnibus service begins between Weinwick and…

A motor omnibus service begins between Weinwick and Eisenheim. Ask yourself why. Named: Weinwick, Long Way.

local · Salzhafen

The harvest at Salzhafen is reported average. Grain is…

The harvest at Salzhafen is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure. The Courier's man was there. Named: Salzhafen, Tanner Quay.

local · Lindenmar

The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at…

The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Details inside. Named: Lindenmar, Orchard Quay.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Andreas Brenn, of Ostrahausen

The 1st Marsh Regiment

enemy action

13 January 2020

As issued by the War Ministry. The Courier adds nothing.

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

Courts and Assembly

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

11 January 2020. The Grain Duties (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 58 votes to 9. Sets the duty at 8 pfen in the marka. It changes The Eisenheim Grain Duties Act. Nobody cheered.

10 January 2020. The Public Health Regulation Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 48 votes to 25. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 2021. You will notice, or you will not.

8 January 2020. The Aviation Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 9. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 74 marka. It took them all afternoon.

7 January 2020. The Regimental Colours (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. It changes The Sudfurt Regimental Colours Act. It took them all afternoon.

The Court of Chronological Offences. The Crown v. S. G.: Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Weinwick. Ruling: fined 120811 marka. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark. The Crown v. Vardil: Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh. Ehrlich v. Brenn: Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand. Vetter v. Gerst: Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: rent for the removed period not recoverable. The gallery was packed.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark. The Crown v. Klannhardt: Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 15 months. The gallery was full.

Money

Money. Yours, mostly going.

Bread 604.1 pfen the loaf. Beer 906.1 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 1209.3 marka. A room costs 453.04 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 50,589.20. Bank rate 4.11 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 243,212,781 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

Born, wed, gone.

147 births, 106 weddings, 166 deaths this week. Population 717,785.

On this day

215 years ago. The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Orchard Gate are flooded. Report.

214 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Sanding and fells the old lime in Harbour Square. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 2019 went to Altstadt Pfahl Club. Full table.

Club	W	L
Altstadt Pfahl Club	18	4
Grauburg Fortress	17	5
Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Norrwick Printers	15	7
Weinfeld Vintners	14	8
Kessel Iron	11	11
Marschau Garrison	11	11
Vellmar Wardens	9	13
Reedside Athletic	9	13
Tarnmund Lake	5	17
Brennholt Farmers	3	19
Ostrabruck Bridge	3	19

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

21 November 2019. Altstadt Pfahl Club win the Pfahl League, their 5th title, with 18 wins from 22. Lukas Salm of Altstadt Pfahl Club is top scorer with 43 stakes. Sport report.

The Stars

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

Taurus The weather turns and so does your luck, briefly.

Gemini A cousin writes. Reply this week or not at all.

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

Leo You will be thanked in public. Look modest.

Virgo Your papers are in order. Keep them that way.

Libra Two people want your opinion. Give it to neither.

Scorpio Old papers should stay in the attic. Better still, hand them in.

Sagittarius A wager is offered. Decline it with a smile.

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

Aquarius A stranger asks directions. Give the long way.

Pisces Someone compliments your boots. They want to borrow them.

The Courier crossword

Across runs across. Down runs down. Solution tomorrow. Do not send in almanacs. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.