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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
4
The Evening Bulletin notes reports of a new ramie fibre preparation method that could spark factory investment in Europe and America. Locally, ramie cultivation has persisted with minimal care, and a revived interest could boost Hawaiian exports if a workable process emerges.
A Vancouver report claims Turkey refused to limit a United States warship through the Dardanelles, citing the Berlin agreement. The Honolulu Advertiser argues the move risks European powers delaying the division of the Turkish Empire, while noting U S interests in trade and missions in the East and Cuba’s past outrages.
The text notes Oriental labor as adaptable to diverse climates and valued for global productivity. Sir William Maxwell urges Chinese workers for the Gold Coast Colony, while comments warn that demand may outpace supply as China develops. A newspaper retort mocks a rival paper’s geography and jokes about Prince Edward Island.
The Hawaii Herald advocates appointing a government inspector to inspect and stamp every bag of coffee exported. The proposal is presented as a proper suggestion for government consideration to ensure authenticity on foreign markets.
A fragment notes an Advertiser joke about the head of a nation provoking an apology next day. It mentions no required key and a vague reference to licking a former Hawaiian official on a vintage stamp. The obscure line hints at political humor without full context.
A Honolulu item notes that the Buffalo Brewing Company employee who wrote the song Me Of At Buffalo earned a raise for a catchy tune. The beer is praised as excellent, dispensed at the Cosmopolitan Pacific and Royal saloons at two glasses for 25 cents, with Buffalo and Pabst as offers and exchangeable checks for drinks.
The Criterion Saloon features pure Beattie beer on draught attracting patrons and claims to boost energy. A note on high award results from the World's Columbian Exposition praises construction and motion. Universal Braves and Ranges see rising demand with multiple invoices and strong factory castings cited, sold by Pacific Hardware Co.
William Ingate Balls completes a six oared barge for the Foreign Office in Honolulu. The 80 ft 9 in long craft features Spanish cedar rails walnut floors and maple panels with gilded trim. It will be launched Friday and manned by a barracks crew in special uniform for visits by national vessels and officials.
Ah Long and Won Tai Poon were fined 360 each in police court this morning for possessing opium.
We offer copper plate engraving and printing on cards wedding and society stationery announcements with fine monogram embossing address dies and stamping in color or plain. Cards from your plate cost 150 per hundred.
H F Wichman on Fort Street markets watches urging customers to choose a dependable timepiece. Walthams in dust proof cases are fully warranted, with other makes priced from five dollars to two hundred. A large stock promises help finding a watch that fits the budget without strain, no low reliability pie plates sold.
Hawaii Hardware Company declares it will not quit bicycles, touts TriBUNE wheels, and offers cheap lamp, shoe closeouts, Zimmy wheels, and extras. They emphasize savings, cash deals, and continued Tribune agency focus despite rival pressure.
Fort Street location noted as opposite Spreckels Bank at number 307.
Bargain offer urges immediate purchase of Ramaens bicycles and 1896 wheels priced at 875.00 and 75.00 with Great G. J. Tire. Both ladies and gents wheels available on easy terms, urging customers to visit and confirm the store is in the bicycle business.
A short ad style note touts travel to Waikiki as a health and strength saver. It promises new vigor from using muscles never before employed, framing the journey as both pleasure and practical savings for the reader.
A reader describes plans to invest windfall money from an uncle’s will to secure a row of seats for the opera Ti Trovatore and purchase solid home articles. The note promotes a wheelbarrow priced at $3.50, described as neat, strong, compact, with solid braced sides and a patent steel wheel, urging consideration and purchase.
A simple method to avoid cold feet after a bath or before battle. The patent cork mats absorb water and prevent dripping on the bathroom floor. They are healthy and serviceable, hard to wear out and no one sells them but Dimond.
The item describes California lawn sprinklers priced at $2.50 with delivery to your door and a possible hose attachment for $81.80, claiming a savings of seven tenths of a dollar. It mentions wrought iron jardinieres and lamps in black, offered in many styles and colors as part of a broad outdoor decor selection.
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