Yellow fever and the mosquito menace in Hilo
The article discusses yellow fever as a disease linked to unsanitary conditions but emphasizes that eliminating the mosquito is the key to stopping its spread. It notes New Orleans’ mosquito eradication efforts, compares Hawaii’s mosquito species, and warns that canal-zone threats and cold weather should not halt local mosquito control campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hawaii
Cuba
Havana
Canal Zone
Hilo
Hilo Delays High School Site War
Editor Testa criticizes Hilo wrangling over high school site arguing petty disputes stall progress. The Riverside lot is favored by officials to settle the quarrel, but broad public support is needed for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Testa
Honolulu
Hilo
Bie
Board of Education
Yellow fever rules curb mosquitoes in Havana and Cuba
Regulations praised for eradicating yellow fever in Havana and Cuba, urging households to drain standing water, discard containers, maintain gutters, empty rain barrels, and treat water with kerosene or coal oil. Minimized breeding by adding fish to fountains and spraying oils on stagnant edges. Calls on US health authorities to heed guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
United States
Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
Echoes of the Press on Oahu Tax Power
In a leading editorial the paper attacks Oahu for attempting to seize income taxes, claiming the policy favors might over right and demands discussion of the Governor's power to invalidate laws and substitute his own rulings. The Garden Island voices a request for official comment before a governor’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oahu
Garden Island
Commissioner Ver Kes Decision on Taxing Patent Medicines
The article discusses the impact of a revenue tax on patent medicines, arguing it could prove disastrous for many products whose main appeal lies in their alcohol content. It notes that medicines with high alcohol levels would face taxes and retailers would need a liquor license. It mentions prohibition states already plagued by narcotics with high alcohol percentages that rely on these products for market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver‘kes
Roosevelt's Proposed Southern Tour Amid Yellow Fever Epidemic
President Roosevelt plans a southern city tour during the yellow fever outbreak, signaling bold leadership as he travels through areas where danger looms and public fear runs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hamburg American line to build six turbine steamers
Portland Oregon reports the Hamburg American U S Company will order six turbine steamships for service between Portland and Honolulu via Panama and San Francisco for tourists and freight. An American company will run the venture with no immediate backers. Ships measure 406 feet with 6000 tons cargo and 220 second class passengers. First class capacity not stated. A boat will leave Portland every Wednesday for Honolulu.
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Portland
Ore
Honolulu
Panama
San Francisco
Letters from Van Whites on Hawaii politics and county rule
A long letter from Alemthatia Hawaii discusses police licensing, county government, and local officials. It praises Secretary Jack and mocks honest officials while noting pests and farming difficulties. The writer contrasts old regime failures with current governance and hints at an Honolulu dispute over after-hours police gaming, promising future details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Jack
Sky Pilots
Board of Health
Ten Centuay
United States
Honolulu
Lights and Buoys Changes in Hawaiian Islands Sub-district
Notice lists upcoming substitutions and adjustments to navigational aids in the Hawaiian Islands Sub-district. It notes October 1905 timing for replacing several second-class spar buoys and can buoys, the upgrading of Maalaea Light Station with a lens lantern, the temporary fixed red light at Hilo Bay to mark a submerged wreck, and related position details for other lighthouses and markers near Pearl Harbor, Ford Island, and Cocoanut Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Twelfth Light House
Pearl Harbor
Oahu Island
Ford Island Spit
Maalaea
Maalaea Bay
Maniaca Landing
Island of Maui
Hilo Bay
Martha Davis
Cocoanut Island
North Tangent
HE. N. BE
Paukaa Point
For Sale Pure Blood Jersey Cow with Calf
For sale or trade a pure blood Jersey cow with calf. Seller identified as J. G. Serrao. Located for inquiry through the listed contact.
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Jersey
Refining Local Sugar Exports From Hutchinson Plantation
Hutchinson Plantation began sending its sugar to Oahu for refining. The Magna Loa carried 2,601 sacks last week to Honolulu for refining before shipment to the Coast. Paauhau Plantation may also redirect sugar to Hovolali Plantation for refining instead of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson Plantation
Oahu
Magna Loa
Honolulu
Paauhau
Hovolali
San Franeisco
Minnow stock distributed to curb mosquito bites in local ponds
Skeeter Exterminators distributed about 100 top minnows from near Galveston, Texas to local ponds in Honolulu to feed on mosquito larvae. Alvin Seale of the U S Bureau of Fisheries delivered them in milk cans, losing only a score on the journey and the local government paid $1,000 in expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Galveston
Tex
Alvin Seale
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Antiseptic Pain Balm Promises Quick Healing
Chamberlains Pain Balm described as an antiseptic ointment for worns bruises and burns. It forms a thin film over injuries excluding air and speeds healing with less matter. Burns are said to be relieved almost instantly. Sold by Hilo Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Hilo Drug Co
Hilo Railroad Co Short Route to Volcano Timetable
Hilo Railroad Co announces a July 1 1908 timetable for the Short Route to Volcano with passenger trains except Sunday. Tickets and excursion passes are described, with sales on Saturdays and Sundays and commutation tickets for five rides between any two points, under supervision of METZGER superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo Railroad Co
Volcano
Sovosse Hilo
Waiakea
Sunda
Avon
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Maschi
J. Costa Ringway
Keir DW. Mars
Echoes OF the Press
van Whites
Alemthatia
Teddy
J. G. Serrao
Society Stationery
Tribune
E. N. Holmes
Prirses
Royal Society
Tams
Ayer
J.€. Ayer
Lowell, Masa
ATER
Hilo Drug Company
Pana
Hilo Station
Olaa
Puna
Kinau
Puhow
Ragged Fonday
Metzger
Tennyson
A. N. Sanford Optician
Boston Building
Rubber Coods Coodyear Rubber Co
R. H. Pease
Cal
Wesson
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