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In the window of the book store of Whitney and Robinson, there are a number of beautiful paintings drawn and painted by Hon. Joseph Nawahi of the lava that is frightening Hilo.
(Elele Poakolu, 7/6/1881, p. 1)
Ka Elele Poakolu, Buke II, Helu 18, Aoao 1. Iulai 6, 1881.