Dispatches and notices from an early Hawaiʻi newspaper
A wide mix of local items reports the Alpha bringing 62 head of mules for W H Rice, a naval battalion’s landing, a public holiday designation, and a government band performance at Queen’s Hospital. Police rescue, society meetings, theatre and church events, a professor’s poetry reading, and various business notes fill the page.
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W. H. Rice
Queen's Hospital
Republic
Kekai
Nowana
First Bicycle Back Half Mile Dash Trophy Prize
A list of Honolulu racing events with prizes including Second Bicycle Race one mile handicap trophy valued at 30 and Ninth President Wide Manns Cup for one and a quarter miles free for all with 160 added. Contains multiple events: Second Bicycle Race One mile, Third Honolulu Purse 160 Bavalae half mile, Fourth Merchants Purses trotting and pacing, and more.
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Honolulu
Fine Toilet Soaps Arrive From World Makers
A Honolulu shop announces a large varied stock of fine toilet soaps from leading soap makers. The store claims its selection offers aging quality and long wear, with soaps made from over a hundred compounds. Customers are invited to inspect the collection.
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Honolulu
Woodbury's Facial Soap Priced At Half In Climate Study
A local analysis highlights Woodbury's Facial Soap as best suited for the climate to erase blemishes. The price has been cut from 50 cents to 25 cents.
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Woodbury
Followers Soap Twenty Years Study Offers Unprecedented Values
The marketing claim states twenty years of study behind FOLLOWERS SOAP and asserts unprecedented values offered today. It emphasizes extensive research and superior quality as the product’s key selling points.
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Woodbury
Third Hawaiian Jockey Club Purse Races Set For June Meet
Sixteen races at the Hawaiian Jockey Club include a five-eighths mile dash for Hawaiian breds with a 160 purse and the Fourth Enterprise Brewing Company pacing and trotting free for all, best three in five, totaling 160 plus 50 for the Rosita Challenge Cup. Entries due June 8 with 10 percent entry fees. all horses to start by June 10 unless withdrawn. gate and stand admissions listed. rules governed by National Trotting and Blood Horse associations.
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Hawaiian Jockey Club
Enterprise Brewing Company
National Trotting Association
Blood Horse Association
Mortuary Report Totals 57 Deaths In City Last Month
Agent Reynolds issues mortuary report showing 57 total deaths last month in the city. Of these 33 were males and 24 females with nationalities including Hawaiian 26 Chinese 8 Portuguese 7 Japanese 10 British 2 United States 3 unknown white 1. Thirteen died without medical attendance. Leading causes include consumption 8 inanition 5 heart disease 4 cholera infantum 8 death by own action 3 unknown 8 old age 3 persuyate 2 diphtheria 2 convulsions 2. One death from typhoid fever and one from blood poisoning. Annual death rate per 1000 for the month 22.80.
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Reynolds
United States
King Bros Promote Portrait Prices as Extra Inducement
The notice urges readers to compare King Bros portrait offerings. It notes the firm’s longstanding reputation for satisfaction and mentions recently lowered prices as an added incentive. Readers are advised to inspect options before investing.
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King Bros
Iis
Voder Signs Sole Charge of Institute Notice
Notice states no one is authorized to collect monies or enter into contracts on behalf of the Institute. Signed by Robert Swann Soringeour as Manager Adulterio, Honolulu, dated 19th May 1897.
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Connem
Robert
Uterio
Honolulu
Furnished or Unfurnished Home for Rent near Lillbs Street
Two bedroom unit available June 1 in elegant surroundings. Includes kitchen, bath, and living areas within a studious building. Apply at Ballepeta Office for leasing details and terms.
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Lillbs Street
Ballepeta
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Sea the Bon Ton
The
Hagey Institute
St. Louis College Literary Society
Berger
Kia
Woman's Board of Missions
Central Union Church
Hawaiian Cycle & Manufacturing Co
Hoola and Hooulu Labor Society
State Capitol
Albany
Hawaii
Dole
Opera House
Andorra
Pyrenees
James McCandleas
Kauai
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Kawaiahao Church
Australia
Tom Hollinger
Margaret H
William Cunningham
Gladys
Kapiolani Park
Mr. Edmundson
U.S
Philadelphia
the Hagey Institute Club
Reno County
Kans
Peacock & Co's
Adra
Merchant Street
Trowbridge
Olan
W. H. Shipman
Hilo
Mauna Loa
Jen & Robinson
de la Vergne
Shimamura
Coopler
Foreign Office
Bill Najima
Ka- Apa
de la Verge
Broome
Gabriel
Sugar Men
Jet
Senate
Trust
Sugar Trust
New York
ROYAL
Beaures
Bakina Powpen Co
New Youn
Thirteonth
Roger
Kaplolani Park
Ted
Raney Trass
la Ae Asaxe
Iit
Hollister Drug Co
Bole Agents
Pipth
G. G. Wilder
Mortuary Report
Hawaiian Hagey Institute
Tordan
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