Sailors View Honolulu and Samoa in Pacific Paradise
Hawaii and Samoa native life described through visiting sailors. Honolulu’s modern streets, parks, hotels, and Waikiki calm contrasting with Samoan villages, kava rituals, and the polite hospitality of Kanaka and Samoan hosts as the fleet travels from Hawaii to Tutuila and Pago Pago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Samoa
mid-Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Jacky
Waikiki
Moana
Diamond Head
Jack
Insular
Hopetulu
Sumatra
Tututla
United States
England
Germany
Mataafa
Maliecoa Laupepa
Tutuila
Pago Pago
Stevenson
Upola
Asia
Talofa
Mrs Sherman Exalts as Washington Social Pivot
Utica native and wife of Congressman James Sherman is described as brilliant and well connected in Washington. Her home on Genesee Avenue, Utica, is noted for its flowers and greenhouse care. The piece highlights her intellect, hospitality, and role as a center of political conversation among notable men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yegis
Carne Babcock
Utica
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Shermans
Genesee Avenue
Gettysburg
Representative
Bohemia Poet Recalls Bohemian Breakfast Scene
Philadelphia poet Thomas A. Daly visits Bohemia and notes a rainstorm pushing him into a Peanut street tavern. He describes a slate listing odd phrases and the waiter explaining he marks peculiarities of patrons when issuing drink tabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Daly
Philadelphia
Bohemia
Mr. Daly
Peanut Street
Philippine Fashions Report From Baguio and Countryside
A writer notes Igorrote women wearing festive dress in Baguio while rural areas show Western style outfits. Men embrace minimal attire with the “G” string as common wear, policemen adding a blouse and straw hat, and church officials seen in light garments. The piece contrasts church and state influences on dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baguio
Baguidé
Per Boya
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emames Ricalton
Nitaateks ‘Iy
Umderwood
Paw Paw
Honouill
Kilanea
Territorial
Senate
House of Representatives
Beretania Avenue
Liliuokalani
Washington Place
Mid-Ocean
South Pacific
Equator
Pacific
Philippines
Navigator's Islands
Australia
the Executive Building
Tyaval
Pago Fago
Can. Leett
Caherman
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