Oki Homestead Lot Openings and Future Leases in 1896
Notice lists Oki Homestead Series lots eligible for negotiation after 9 am November 1 1896 under Land Act 1895. It names locations and lot numbers and notes right of purchase leaves and cash freeholds to be applied for at Public Lands Office in Honolulu and at Kaila North Kona Hawaii. FB Brown, Agent of Public Lands, adds official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oki
Public Lands Office
Honolulu
Kaila
North Kona
Hawaiii
FB. Brown
Addit
Bevan Campaign Jest on Theatrical Press Agent Tale
An 1896 item notes that Bevan reportedly sought a New York theatrical press agent role before his nomination, but the claim was a jest. The piece argues an honest opening could aid a bright ambitious man in the national capital, citing figures like W H Smith and Lord Salisbury as examples of varied early careers.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Lincoln
Osta Railway Sees Surge in Passenger and Freight Traffic
Frows reports a significant rise in both passenger and freight traffic on the Osta Railway over the past year. The Circuit Court has approved the investment of trust funds in bonds tied to the line after reviewing the company’s affairs. The railway’s early promise has waned, yet local development hinges on extending the road to Odia, unlocking latent resources for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osta
Honda
Ialanda
Shanghai Mercury notes on Trilby style and overlong applause
A Shanghai grographer discusses Maurier's Trilby and a local scene where a boy called Little Billio sings a Tinglish ditty. The crowd applauds loudly, prompting recalls and longer verses, with critics noting the humorous, ironical reception and ears failing to detect the stage noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurier
Trilby
Shanghai
Little Billee
Little Billoes
Stone crosswalks ordered by Interior minister complement sidewalks
The solid stone crossings laid under orders from the Minister of the Interior serve as a proper complement to the improved sidewalks that have appeared in recent years.
Chinese purgatory tale ends with premature coffin burn
A curious incident describes Li Hang Chang’s coffin being burned early, preventing a expected fuel allotment and prompting questions about the supernatural and misfortune surrounding the Chinese purgatory narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hang Chang
Educational certificates rise in teacher exams in Hawaii story
The September issue notes Townsend article from Progressive Educator and United States reading journal. Two life certificates were earned at the last teachers' examination by Lightfoot and Abbott. Farmer would have earned one with more experience. Averages above 90 percent were recorded in the thorough examination.
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School Journal
Townsend
Educational Foundations
the Reading Journal
United States
H. 5. Townsend
Ouse
Lightfoot
Abbott
Lahavintann
Farmer
Avery Mallon Stubble Digger and Cane Cultiva re for sugar land
Timely topies call attention to three Avery plantation implements for sugar land cultivation. The Mallon Stubble Digger features renew able metal wheels solid steel teeth and light draft. The Mallon Stubble Shaver runs on four wheels with adjustable depth knives shielded from mules and short turns. The Mallon Cane Cultivator uses revolving sectional discs to cut and pulverize soil, regulates dirt throw by disc angle, and avoids disc clogging. Planted in Pepeeke ee Onomea and Wainaku with testimonials, prices reduced this season and in stock.
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Avery
Pepechee
Onomea
Wainaku
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Fort Street Notice
A readable fragment notes a Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited location at No 307 Fort Street opposite Spreckels Bank. The brief item lists business address details with no further context or events.
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Hawaiian Hardware Co, Limited
Fort Street
Copper Plate Engraving and Printing Services Offered
We advertise ready service for copper plate engraving and printing on cards wedding and society stationery announcements and related items.
JiexveLE Offer on RaweLens Wheels at $75.00
A dated ad urges buyers to purchase JiexveLE items now as RaweLens wheels are priced at 75 dollars and there are only a few left. It notes the wheel is not a eating wire and mentions 1895 wheels at this price with limited stock.
Santa Claus in the flesh and silver ware for sale
The piece notes holiday interest in Santa Claus stories and mentions arriving Australian cargo with large cases of solid silver ware from four major U S factories slated for later viewing and sale to Santa Claus enthusiasts. It adds a whimsical reflection on children and the mythical figure becoming real through their fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
United States
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RY Authority
Public
Lot. Mohit
Kononee Akahipa
N. Kotia
Alshipa
N. Kona
Ou ‘Aveta
Kanista
Avwalts
Kawlatta
Kona
Pua
N. Koda
Corea
Danke
Japan
Hina
Corean
Mokpo
Seoul
Chemulpo
Russia
Veesele
Hawaii
Kisshin
India
Britain of the Pacific
Abe Ora
Ati Bas
Kono
Daniel Logan
Shanghai Mercury
H.W. Schmidt & Sons
Alfo
Tivators
Spreckels’ Bank
H. PF. Wichman
H.f.wichman
Perati
New Hawaiian Opera House
Walbo
Seth
Lalentet Art
WM. H. Lewers
Thos City
N. H. Zeave
A. M. Mellie
N. S. Sachs
Francis Dunn
Port Street
Spreckels
Hawaiian Hotel
G. & J. Tire
Ilave Thorn
Waitiki
Hall & Son
Hone
Luli
Renrl Citys
Swa Plantation
Waiunae
Dimond
A. W. Seabury
Jas, N. K. Keola
Tyeewarren
Corvisy
WR. Cabtle
N. Fernandez
Orrick
Merchant Strat
Conyer Block
J.C. Castoroft
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