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Just another place that posts random articles from the Hawaiian Newspapers! It would be awesome if this should become a space where open discussions happen on all topics written about in those papers!! And please note that these are definitely not polished translations, but are just drafts!!! [This blog is not affiliated with any organization and receives no funding. Statements made here should in now way be seen as a reflection on other organizations or people. All errors in interpretation are my own.]

Meaning behind a name, 1878.

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[Found under: “NA NU HOU HAWAII.”]

Motivating the increase of the Lahui—July 16, 1878, at Mana, Kauai, a daughter was born to Kahoonei (m) and Kolailai (f). This girl was named Anna Harriet Kahuakaipaoa Kahoonei, in honor of the unsuccessful trip of the Hon. Joseph U. Kawainui and his fellow travellers, Mrs. Anna Kaulaokeahi, P. Costa, Miss Harriet L. Moore, Miss Ruth Mahoe, Miss Agnis Akanaka [Agnes Akanaka], Rev. J. H. Mahoe, and Simon Puniwai, who did not see the fire-brand cliffs of Kamaile.

J. P. Kanuikino.

{We admire this name, and hope that she will grow and become motivated to increase the Lahui, and that she will have many descendants after her. Editor}

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 7/27/1878, p. 2)

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke 1, Helu 30, Aoao 2. Iulai 27, 1878.

Birthday of Kamehameha III.

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The birthday of Kamehameha III was celebrated here in Honolulu on this past March 17 as a holiday in this manner: The doors of all the government offices were closed; there were shots at 12 o’clock at the battery of Kakaako; and there was a shooting competition by the King’s Own, the Prince’s Own, and the Mamalahoa Guards at Auwaiolimu.

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 3/20/1886, p. 2)

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke IX, Helu 12, Aoao 2. Maraki 20, 1886.

Kahuna laau lapaau, 1869.

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Hawaiian Doctors.–Yesterday the Board of Health convened to examine the Hawaiian kahuna. There were a great many kahuna who went; perhaps around two hundred. It is not known how many kahuna were given approval.

(Au Okoa, 2/18/1869, p. 2)

Ke Au Okoa, Buke IV, Helu 44, Aoao 2. Feberuari 18, 1869.

Where are you, Dash?! 1871.

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LOST LOST!

A REWARD WILL BE GIVEN

FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00)

To the one who returns my DOG that was lost from Kamakela. It is large shaggy dog, with droopy ears, and has white spots, and he will listen if you call out the name “DASH.” I can be found at Cleghorn’s shop built of stone at the harbor, or at Kamakela. J. S. Smithies (Kamila).

Honolulu, May 1, 1871.

(Kuokoa, 5/6/1871, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke X, Helu 18, Aoao 3. Mei 6, 1871.

Before there were Hawaiian language newspapers, there were over ten years of printing!

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Tomorrow makes 200 years since the first printing took place in Hawaiʻi nei!

This commemorative plaque is in front of the Hale Paʻi at the Hawaiian Mission Houses in Honolulu. Tomorrow morning they are having a historic reenactment of the 1822 press pull in person and livestreamed as well!

For more information on this and other bicentennial commemorations they are holding this year, click on the images below.

New year paniolo entertainment up in Waimea, 1908.

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In the contest of tie-down roping [? hookuku hoohei a kulai bipi] held by the boys of Waimea on this past Happy New Year Day at Samuel Parker Ranch [Samuela Paka Ranch], Charles Lindsay took the fastest time of 39 2/5 seconds. That was quick. But if it was a Honolulu cow, it would have taken 2 minutes.

(Na’i Aupuni, 1/2/1908, p. 2)

Ka Na’i Aupuni, Buke V, Helu 1, Aoao 2. Ianuari 2, 1908.

Keaomelemele, 2021!

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXIII, Helu 36, Aoao 1. Sepatemaba 6, 1884.

It has been 137 years since the famous Composer of  Stories Moses Manu first published the story of Keaomelemele in Ka Nupepa Kuokoa. The story was translated by Mary Kawena Pukui many years ago and was first published in Hawaiian and English in 2002. It has been out of print for years.

I just heard that Bishop Museum Press has finally received reprints of the book and it is now available for purchase! Click the image below to be taken to the Bishop Museum Press page where you can order a copy today.

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