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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1904
Page
4
A 1904 editorial urges residents to patronize local merchants and mechanics to keep wealth in the community. It argues reinvesting profits strengthens schools churches and public institutions and lowers burdens on others, contrasting with spending money in distant places.
A Hawaii frog industry profile notes milder winters enable year round catching for table use, contrasting harsher northern climates where prices double during cold months. Hawaii leads in bullfrog cultivation, especially Molokai, with potential for growth amid cane farming.
Last Wednesday night the Cotillion Club hosted a mystic German at Spreckels Hall with above average attendance and engaging figures. Mrs. W. T. Balding and decorators transformed the hall into a sylvan dell, using corn stalks hay and canvases to evoke a rural picnic. Geo. N. Day and Miss Florence Scott led the dance, featuring many new figures and unique favors.
Wireless telegrams report Alestrup Paither demoted in Manchuria while Adi Alexieff is relieved of viceroyalty. The Cheltenham seizure is confirmed by the Supreme Prize Court, and plans loom as Javan assembly and Siberian weather dominate the era.
The Hoard of Trade discusses public lands policy with emphasis on territorial administration and residence proofs. Hawaii Mill Co. lease of six acres near Rainbow Falls for park development accepted. land to be conveyed to the Park Board after lease term, with immediate rail access and grounds plotting planned. Executive Council investigates ship captains practices competing with local merchants.
The Hilo Park Commission chaired by J Richards seeks sketches from landscape gardeners for Moohean and Rainbow Walls Parks. Proposals may be obtained from FB EK Richards. Accepted designs will be promptly executed. Also promotional notes advertise Hawaiian polished wood novelties at the Hilo Hoarding School for Christmas gifts.
The Bark St Katherine captained by Saunders sailed Friday after a 27 day San Francisco voyage. Adverse winds kept it 35 miles from port until Captain Saunders entered the harbor without a cog or pilot. Cargo included merchantable goods, two blooded stallions for W. G. Walker and C. McLennan, plus a buggy horse and two mules destined for Vols cano stables.
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