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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1896
Page
4
By authority sealed tenders will be opened at noon on Thursday August 27 for Tesolorn Cottages to be built at Papaikou Hilo Watatha Kauni Ba Oaba Maus 404 specifications at the Office of the Public Works. The Minister does not pledge to accept the lowest bid. Interior Office August 24, 1896.
Notice to importers that carrying goods in bond on and after September 1808 will be granted for withdrawal when presented accompanied by the usual charges. Addressed to the public by Bomstocker, Deputy Collector General, with approval noted.
The Evening Bulletin outlines Honolulu's path to steady clean water with artesian tapping and filtration. It praises Minister King's decisive emergency action, notes potential rate reforms, and discusses exhibiting plans in the old legislative hall as a step toward lasting infrastructure.
A cryptic note mentions visitors connected to Captain De Alber and a meteorologist named Wiggers. The fragment hints at scholarly or scientific exchanges and references a Quon fan term and ideas about greatest weather observations, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Authorities plan high publicity from island investigations to boost tourism and profits. The Hilo Band may perform a Sunday concert on Cocoanut Island, but Sheriff Hitchcock is rumored to threaten arrest once they begin. Locals largely support the band, hoping to turn a day of rest into a day of celebration. Kohala benefits from resident writer Migs Prescott who extols its climate and scenery.
The item notes the press must recognize deserving individuals and events, praising achievement, duty, and public service. It frames journalism as a guardian of merit, urging balanced, respectful coverage that uplifts worthy actions and inspires civic virtue.
The excerpt honors Gisborne as an ocean telegraph pioneer while tracing competing claims over the Atlantic cable and the Pacific project. It notes Howe’s promotion of cross Atlantic ideas, Field’s contested origins, and Gisborne’s early schemes and influence on global telegraphy as recounted in 19th century newspapers.
Timely Topics urges dairymen to upgrade to De Laval Cream Separators highlighting centrifugal creaming, widespread adoption, and six sizes from 150 to 700 pounds per hour. It notes hand operation by women and children, optional light power, and a compact humming bird model for households with samples and prices available.
A local printer urges customers to order engraved visiting cards and all stationery at home to ensure high quality. They claim lower roling rates, emphasize clean work, and offer wedding and society stationery, business cards, announcements, bill heads, and embossing. They warn against cut-rate eastern stores and urge planning to avoid future sending away.
An ad urges quick purchase of BieyeLe bikes and RAMBLERS at 875.00 RAMBLERS appeal with G. & J. tires praised. It promises 1895 and 1896 wheel models for both ladies and gents at low figures and easy terms, urging visitors to inspect stock and confirm the business.
An investment stop and think how many Nick ies and Dimes you might save had you a wheel four ride to Waikiki is not only ensure but a sure saving of heat and strength. You will find new vigor by the use of muscles never before brought into use.
Six lots at Waikiki on the Waikiki side of Kalia Road are offered for sale. They measure about 116 feet along Waikiki Road and may be paid in cash or via installments. For details contact William Cachi, Real Estate Broker, Bethel Street near King. August 18, 19.
An old ad touts Christy bread knives with fine wood handles and saw edges, claims easy cleaning, and notes oyster and fish dishes served with thin brown bread. Also pitches Walker cork screws, priced 35 cents, and discounts a lawn mower at 7.60, all as island market offers.
A for rent notice appears for Aima Cottage and The Lange Lot with unclear details. The text is fragmentary, suggesting rental availability and location but lacking names, dates, or contact information for follow up.
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