Paradise of the Pacific criticized for repetitiveness
A September 8, 1896 critique notes Paradise of the Pacific repeats familiar subjects, mainly Kilauea and island scenes, with little fresh illustration. The writer urges more varied, first hand contributions from educated specialists and residents to improve the magazine’s appeal to both local patrons and a broader audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Paradise
Miss Bird
Rollin M. Daggett
Waikikij
Mark Twain
Hawaii
Kilauea
Controversy Over Hustos Hawaiian Directory 1806
The Hawaii directory war erupts as Hustus directory for 1806 is scrutinized for haste and poor editing. Critics accuse it of cribbing material, misrepresenting coffee profits, and misplacing names of deceased or departed residents, while noting out-of-date Honolulu details and distant authorship. Chistes 5, Desky plans to inspect Garden Isle real estate aboard Mikabala tonight.
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Husted
Fhurted
Honolulu
Hawaii
Chistes
Desky
Mikabala
Garden Isle
Timely Topics and Hot Weather in a Presidential Year
The piece notes extreme heat in major cities amid national campaign tensions over silver and other issues, contrasts with milder Hawaii, and advertises seasonal goods such as Alaska ice chests, Alaska refrigerators, rubber hose, ice cream freezers, and painted iron bathtubs from recent imports.
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United States
Old Sol
Chicago
New York
Hawaii
Bryan
Australia
Alaska
GEM
Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited Ad
The Hawaiian Hardware Co Limited located opposite Spreekeln Bank at 307 Fort Street presents its services and offerings in a concise ad snippet.
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the Hawaiian Hardware Co. Limited
Spreekeln’ Bank
Copper Plate Engraving and Printing Services Ad
Notice offering engraving and printing on cards wedding stationery and announcements. Services include monogram embossing address dies stamping in color or plain with pricing 160 dollars per hundred cards.
Wichman Watches Fort Street Offers Dust Proof Walthals
H F Wichman on Fort Street promotes reliable timekeeping with dust proof Waltham watches. The message emphasizes dependable wristwatches and in-store selling, inviting customers to choose a durable model.
Watch Sale Promises Low Prices and Reliable Quality
Advertises a large stock of watches with prices from 5 to 200 dollars. Claims fully warranted performance in every respect and urges customers to buy at 7.50 while offering help to select a timepiece that fits a small budget. States no pie plates sold and emphasizes reliability of each piece.
Bicycle sale advert offers 1895 and 1806 wheels at low prices
A local ad promotes Ranenens bicycles at 75 dollars while stocks last. It highlights 1895 wheels with Great G. and J. Tires and mentions 1806 wheels for both ladies and gents, offered on easy terms. The notice urges customers to visit and verify the business as a bicycle shop.
An Investment Stop and Think on a Wheel Ride
A playful note suggests saving health and strength by using a wheel. A trip to Waikiki is framed as both pleasure and a path to new vigor, with muscles exercised in unfamiliar ways.
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Waikiki
Desirable Corner Building Lot for Sale Honolulu
Notice announces sale of a 207 by 150 feet building lot at the Keeaumoku and Wilder avenue corner. Water is laid on and trees planted, offered in whole or in lots. terms available through Pny Harris at Lewers & Cooke, Honolulu. Dated Sept 1, 1896.
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Keeaumoku and
Wilder Avenue
Pny Harris
Lewers & Cooke
Honolulu
Jewel Stoves And Ranges Arrive In Third Detroit Shipment
We received 100 Jewel stoves and ranges from Detroit direct to fulfill a factory shipment. Only four stoves remain from the previous lot. Bakery may pay off the balance with five percent discount, or outright buyers get five percent off the total. Jewel stores and ranges exclusive to us.
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Detroit
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Daniel Logan
Turaday
the National Paper
Paradise of
Pacific
Fort Street
H. F. Wichman
H.f.wichman
Archer
Castle & Cooke
the Manufacturers’ Shoe Co
Big Shoe Store
Kiawe Thorn
E. C. Hall & Son
Kauai
Hanada
Mr. Boardman
DR. Herbert
Alma Cottage
Lable Torma
Frank Hust
N. Fernandez
Notary Public
Orrick
Merchant Street
J.O. Carter
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