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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
4
A 1898 editorial discusses the Pacific cable bill and Hawaii’s charter condition. It argues the Hawaii charter could compel an American charter, giving Scrymser leverage, and warns such a move would mirror a dangerous dogfight over a valuable prize with no winner.
A folkloric tale recalls American sailors refraining from firing on a Spanish admiral as he fled a burning ship. The anecdote envisions a future where nations stop at the sight of gunnery, then choose arbitration over conflict, with a note that a portion of the performance would be omitted later.
Aorangi reports a New Zealand rise in kerosene and a five shilling increase in flour at Sydney due to the war. If the conflict prolongs, prices may rise further. locals are urged to accept current bargains from merchants who advertise in the Bulletin.
An account of the placing of mines in San Francisco harbor reprinted elsewhere will be of much interest there, where we have so many steam and ships.
Sampson is given half an hour to depart with Havana gates as D G Camarinoa launches a messenger service tomorrow from his fruit store at King and Alakean. Headquarters will be the store with delivery to all city parts. Hours 6 am to midnight. Messenger boys in neat uniform, bright and alert, equipped with bicycles. Service praised as needed alongside rapid transit and a coast cable.
A writing discusses how middle aged women with grown families should dress. It argues against youthfully flashy outfits, urges repose and good taste, and notes that aging should guide fashion choices. It emphasizes modest, comfortable attire suited to purse and person, with appropriate gloves and undergarments.
The article advises mature style favoring rich materials like brocades satins and velvet over youthful cashmere and muslin. It highlights the princess silhouette and velvet garments with detailed fashion descriptions including a groan velvet dress with puffed sleeves, basque bodice and pointe yoke, plus ornate buttons and a velvet toque trimmed with glass.
The advertisement praises Aermotor Steel Windmills for high water output but stresses that peak performance requires a good pump. It notes availability of pumps to match 16ft geared mills in stock.
Terms of freight and passage apply to the Captain on board or to Theo. H. Davies & Co. Led, H09-Lw.
Fashion notes describe quills in millinery and white cloths worn for ceremonies and theater. Roman satin ribbons with fringe return. camel hair fabrics appear in new whados. Bridal veils, pret ty hats, and rich velvety hues dominate trims and fabrics.
The regular quarterly meeting of Union Feed Company Ltd will be held at the Company’s office on Saturday May 14 1805 at 10 o clock a m. Frank Vida is secretary.
Bergstrom Music Co. Ltd at the Masonic Temple lists pianos for sale cash or installment and offers tuning repairs and exchanges for new instruments. Pearson and Hebron advertise a fine line of punching bags boxing gloves and athletic goods as headquarters for the line.
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