Malihini’s Friend Replies From Far Away in Hawaii
An old friend writes from Oakland, California describing Honolulu life, beaches, and friends the Wilsons while noting travel, hospitality, and local attitudes. Ralph T signs off with a New Year motto and casual banter about promotions and gear, ending with a hopeful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malihini
Wilsons
Honoliu
Honolulu
Dunums
Corel
California
Iwlanda
Jean
Oakland
Spield
Ralpht
Honolulu Streets Then and Now The City’s Sidewalk Nuisances
A historical letter from Honolulu criticizes widespread street and sidewalk disrepair. It notes rain flooding exposed sidewalks, littered walkways, open pits, peeling market refuse, and dangerous debris. The writer laments waste and pestering odors, highlights dirty downtown blocks, and urges cleaner Oriental quarters to restore Honolulu to its Paradise of the Pacific ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Ford of Health
Honolulu
California
Aly
Orienta
Hondui
Pacific
Port Stroot
Thiee
Hirota
Montravery
Board of Health
Honolulas Diverse Architecture and Residential Views
A rambled description of Honolulu homes and districts contrasts varied architecture with dense sprawl. It notes Valley and Makiki Heights as favored suburbs offering panoramic sea and mountain vistas. The piece praises tidy roads in residential districts versus dirtier, overcrowded lower areas and hints at future health board action. It closes with a teaser about religious work converting Asian and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Honoulu
New York
Chicago
Torey
Honolula
Mouon Valley
Malkiki Heights
Orange Grove Avenue
Pasadena
Cal
California
Gounaud Oriental Beauty Leaves Adverts Theaters Receptions
An advertised dainty beauty leaflets claim convenience for women on the go. The pamphlet promises easily removable perfumed leaves that cleanse dirt and grease, cool the skin, and impart a delicate bloom. It notes order fulfillment through J Hopkins at 37 Great Jones Street New York and urges five cent coins. The page also contains a humorous Tranacrih quote about mistaken blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gounaud
T. Hopkins
Great Jones
New York
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Duffy’s
Ait Whiskey
Vmworld
Chile
Ikew
Kerpa
Cullens
Wyatt
Seetenind
Fear
Dusty Muh Whisky Cmn
Rochester
U. A
M. E. Silva
Hodjee
Rainier Beer
Islands
J. Hopp & CO
Mat Jay
New ‘Orland Ohio
Biggs
Kafiolani Block
Wall, Nichols & Co
Castoria
Hysicilana
J. K Binnwon
M.D. F
Denaie Baroem, MD
Hit
Nulala
Danrdieine
MD ‘Ownna
Canturia
Ehildean
Ay Witaon
Lana
Ehilaren
Boum
Ie Kacen
Fletcher
Gutaur
Fred L.waldron
Stone
Hawaii
Bulletin
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