Port charges push whaling ships away from San Francisco
A New Bedford firm J. & W.R. Wing has spent over half a million dollars in San Francisco over ten years for refits and crews for three vessels Cape Horn Pigeon Charles W. Morgan and Alice Knowles. Wing plans Panama as home port citing high port charges and better whaling facilities. A whaling captain says Wing may never return to San Francisco and Honolulu is another possible base.
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San Francisco
New Bedford
J. & W.R. Wing
Charles W. Morgan
Alice Knowles
J. & W. BR. Wing
Wing
Panama
Honowlo
Honolulu
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Dimond's Honolulu Shop Offers High Value Goods Low Prices
WW Dimond's advertises direct-from-manufacturer bargains in Honolulu reducing prices on onyx top tables ceramic crockery and wrought iron lamps. It touts affordable decor sets fourty piece tea sets and high quality goods at low prices to attract customers while criticizing government restrictions on selling stock. The ad emphasizes durable lamps and included shades and asserts profits remain satisfactory for sellers.
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Honolulu
E B Thomas Contractor and Duider Teaches Estimates
E B Thomas, contractor and duider, gives estimates on stove, brick and wood work along King Street. Partial text indicates advertising services for home improvement and building trades in the area.
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