Pineapple Pioneer Shapes Hawaii Economy and Employment
The article chronicles James D. Dole’s development of Hawaii’s pineapple industry from 1899 onward, expanding labor and exports. It notes Lanai island’s transformation, the efficient canning process, and the fruit’s nutritional value, arguing Hawaii has no unemployment due to pineapple production.
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Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
James D. Dole
Harvard
Boston
Jamaica Plain
United States
Haw
Lanai
Dole
Con
Philippines
Mexico
Fiji
San Domingo
Malaya
Queensland
Australia
Kaumalapau
Honolulu
Lanal City
University of Hawaii
A. L. Dean
Bulletin
Pacific Islands
Noisy Exchange About Peculiar Speech Habits
Jones and Bones discuss speech impediments noting that stammering is Bones fault while Jones claims no peculiarity. Bones questions Jones about stirring tea with the right hand and asserts most people use a teaspoon.
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Jones
Bones
Willing to Wait Kissing Challenge Sparks Quiet Drama
A brief exchange centers on a proposed kiss and a demand for patience. The dialogue implies tension as one party insists on timing while the other requests delay, revealing the social dynamics of pursuit and consent.
Dawdling Lovers Face Urgent Marriage Question
A man and Mary walk out together when he drops to one knee seeking marriage. He urges a proposal due to Mary’s protective brother always nearby at home, prompting a quick binding vow.
Motor Strategy Horn Joke From Washington Star
Mr Chuggins quips that honking the new horn annoys his wife. He explains he keeps it up for her protection so she won’t attempt to steer from the back seat. The remark reflects a humorous exchange typical of a light column in the Washington Star.
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Cole
Mr. Chuggins
Washington Star
Bakeries and bacon supply debate at home
A pair of married men joke about the daily burden of bringing home bacon. One sighs that the task is no joke, while the other grumbles that he must always stop at the bakery to fetch the bakin as well.
Voice Rivalry Sparks Gossip Over Miss Smith
A Madrid humor note mocks demand for Miss Smith as the rival Miss Jones gains attention for her father wealth and voice. The quip lists social competition and family background as the source of the fuss.
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Miss Smith
Miss Jones
Madrid
Unlucky House Nummer Sparks New Tenant Jokes
A humorous exchange cites superstition about No 18 and a resident’s quip about bills, highlighting light local chatter on home numbers and daily life.
Handy Bequest and the Quip About a Papa
A humorous exchange follows a man recounting his father’s death and a friend’s quick witticisms about inheritances. The dialogue turns on the idea of being left penniless and the joke that a papa replaces a fatherly fortune with a pun.
Answer to Marriage Proposal Ends In Jovial Refrain
A man asked for marriage and received a witty reply from his partner. She playfully said you bet her life, turning the moment into a lighthearted exchange. The incident reflects a humorous, affectionate response in a domestic setting.
Get a Truck and Join Our Canoe Trip
Marjorie asks if you are a musician and invites you on a canoeing trip tomorrow with your instrument. Harvey agrees and warns that he plays the pipe organ.
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Marjorie
Harvey
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R. D. Curry
Lewis & Walker
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Butte, Mont
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Galena St
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Montana
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