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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.]

Engine Company #1 of Hilo and the Fourth of July, 1865.

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[Found under: “HUNAHUNA MEA HOU O HAWAII NEI.”]

Engine Company Number 1 of Hilo.—J. A. Kealohanui of Hilo, Hawaii wrote of the appearance of the cheerful boys of that Company on this past 4th of July. On the night of the third, they went to the house of Poonahoahoa [Thomas Spencer], and there they played their horns and drums, which woke him up, and he came outside and thanked them. On the next day, they went there again, and from there to the place of the Governor [Keelikolani] and gave her three cheers, and three for the Hawaiian Flag. She remarked that this is a fine Company. With them go our warm aloha.

(Kuokoa, 7/22/1865, p. 2)

Ahahui Puali Kaawai Helu 1 o Hilo.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke IV, Helu 29, Aoao 2. Iulai 22, 1865.

Old fire engines up for auction, 1868.

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Old Fire Engines [Kaawai].—In the midday of this past Monday, directly in front of the auction office of E. P. Adams, some old Fire Engines were put up for auction. Engine Number 1, “Hoomanawanui,” and Engine Number 4, “Holokahana” of the Hawaiians. When they were auctioned, Engine Number 1 went to James L. Lemon for $90, and Number 4 went to D. Foster for $126. What the two will do with the Fire Engines, we were not told; perhaps they will send it somewhere else.

(Au Okoa, 2/6/1868, p. 2)

Na Kaawai Kahiko.

Ke Au Okoa, Buke III, Helu 42, Aoao 2. Feberuari 6, 1868.

Ka Haku o Hawaii and Fire Engine Company 4, 1862.

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[Found under: “NA MEA HOU O HAWAII NEI.”]

New Member for Number 4.—Recently, His Highness, Ka Haku o Hawaii, became a new member of Engine Company Number 4 [Hui Kinaiahi Helu 4]. We see the young Alii joining in on these fine work. This is an example for others, as if reminding us that we ourselves should join in good endeavors of all sorts, while putting effort into fostering these works, and living properly, and treating well all those with whom we meet. Look to this Example.

(Kuokoa, 1/25/1862, p. 2)

Lala Hou...

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke I, Helu 9, Aoao 2. Ianuari 25, 1862.

John F. Colburn [Kolopana] passes away, 1861.

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[Found under: “Kela mea keia mea o Hawaii nei.”]

DEATH.—Death continues its work amongst us, and has taken one of our workers. John F. Colburn (Kolopana), died on this past morning of Sunday. For many years he was the Auctioneer in this Town, and he held a high stature amongst the fine folks. He was for some years a Fireman, and when he died, he was one of the Heads of the Fire Department [Oihana Kinai Ahi]. At his funeral, all of the people of the firefighters attended his funeral. The engine of the Hook and Ladder Company [Hui Lou me ke Alapii] was where his body was laid and pulled by the Hook and Ladder Company and the other four Fire Companies dressed in their Fire fighting uniforms, while the procession went from his residence to where he was buried; the bell of Engine Company #1 [Hui Helu 1] rang out long, and it was a very fine service. Kolopana was from New York, where his parents and sister now live. He left behind his widowed wife, and three children.

(Kuokoa, 12/16/1861, p. 2)

Make.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke I, Helu V, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 16, 1861.

 

Senators, 1909.

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THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE, 1909.

The people on the bottom row—S. E. Kalama, Vice President; W. O. Smith, President; J. T. Brown.
Second Row—G. H. Fairchild, E. A. Knudsen, W. J. Coelho, C. Chillingworth.
Third Row—W. T. Robins, C. J. McCarthy, H. T. Moore, F. R. Harvey.
Fourth Row—Palmer Woods, R. H. Makekau, D. K. Baker, E. W. Quinn.

—Advertiser Photo

(Kuokoa, 2/19/1909, p. 1)

NA HOA O KA AHA SENATE, 1909.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVI, Helu 8, Aoao 1. Feberuari 19, 1909.

House of Representatives, 1923.

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Members of the House of Representatives, 1923 Session.

This is a picture of the 30 members of the House of Representatives of this session of the local Legislature. Beginning from the left to the right, all the way at the bottom—R. W. Filler, M. G. Paschoal, Evan da Silva, F. K. Aona, John Ferreira, the Speaker [Lunahoomalu] Clarence H. Cooke, the Vice Speaker [Hope Lunahoomalu] Emil M. Muller, Edwin K. Fernandes, Thomas Pedro, Jr., and John W. Kalua; in the middle line—William A. Clark, John C. Anderson, Charles K. Farden, G. H. Holt, Jr., Robert Wilhelm, Levi L. Joseph, David K. Hayselden, Albert R. Cunha, William J. Coelho, and Gerrit P. Wilder; the top line—S. W. Meheula, T. H. Petrie, W. K. Hussey, J. H. Coney, C. K. Stillman, Jr., F. D. Lowrey, H. J. Auld, G. H. Vicars, R. A. Vitousek, and John de C. Jerves.

(Kuokoa, 3/1/1923, p. 1)

Na Hoa o ka Hale o na Lunamakaainana, Kau o 1923.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LXII, Helu 9, Aoao 1. Maraki 1, 1923.

For you mele people, check this one out on Kahuku lewa, 1922.

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E KUIIA ANA A LAWA PONO NA WAHI PANA LEI KAU A-I NO KAHUKU LEWA

He iki wale no o Kahuku lewa,
Aole e puni i ke Anahulu po,
O ka lae o Kahipa kau mailuna,
E huli pono ana i ka hikina.
Na Waiuolewa kau maluna,
Alewa iluna a lewa ilalo,
O ka luahuna ae ia a Maui,
O Kaalae nui Huapi.
O Kaauhelemoa a he moa ia,
O ka hoa paio o Kamapuaa!
O Kaniakamoa a he haka moa ia,
Na ke alii Olopana Oahu nei
A polou au, louia a paa,
I ole e panee ka holo ohope,
A punamano au ike i ka u’i.
Na pou olelo me ka uwila,
O ke amia aku ia a ka mano,
A na misini e hoohana nei,
A punahoolopa he naele aku ia,
I ka lua o ke kaau hoi ae oe,
O ke aiwa aku ia o kanana,
O ke kupaianaha a olalo aku,
O kapukaulua a he loko ia, Continue reading →

Translation of a song from afar, 1876.

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Upidee.

1
The shadows of night covered over
Upide, upida,
Atop the snowy mountains,
Upide, i da,
A youth came marching
[With] a strange banner.

Chorus.–Upide, i de, i da,
Upide, upida,
Upide, i de, i da,
Upide, i de,
Ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro
Da, da—da, da—
Upide, i de, i da,
Upide, upida,
Upide, i de, i da,
Upide i da.

2
Head bowed down, so sad,
And a quick wind of the eye,
Shivering, yet exclaimed
In that strange language,

Cho.–Upide, i de, i da, &c.

3
There was a kind voice of welcome,
Oh stranger,
Come rest here with me,
He moved on and answered,

Cho.–Upide, i de, i da, &c.

4
There is a stranger travelling,
Covered in snow, and numb,
Yet holding on to that strange banner,
In his hands, and calling,

Cho.–Upide, i de, i da, &c.

Hawaii.

[The person using the pen name “Hawaii” translates a great number of hymns and songs in general.

If you are interested in what this American Civil War song sounded like in English (and I suppose you can imaging the Hawaiian as a result), see: Smithsonian Folkways, Upidee, Tom Glazer, or: Legacy Preservation Society, Songs We Like to Sing, 1912, or even the Muppets, here at 1:00!]

(Kuokoa, 5/27/1876, p. 4)

Upidee

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XV, Helu 22, Aoao 4. Mei 27, 1876.

Original “Guava Season” ad, 1922.

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Preserving time

and a cool kitchen

Make canning time a real pleasure this year by using a good oil cook-stove. It concentrates a steady, controlled heat directly under the utensil. Your task is shortened and your kitchen is kept cool, clean and comfortable.

To insure best results, use only Pearl Oil—the clean-burning, uniform kerosene—refined and re-refined by a special process.

Sold by dealers everywhere. Order by name—Pearl Oil.

STANDARD OIL COMPANY

(California)

PEARL OIL

(KEROSENE)

HEAT AND LIGHT

STANDARD OIL COMPANY

(California)

[It is interesting how pear? peach? lemon? preserving turned into guava jelly making here! And also, notice how in America it seems the product advertised here was “Pearl Oil,” but here in Hawaii nei, it was “Star Oil.”]

(Lynden Tribune, 6/1/1922, p. 8)

Preserving time

The Lynden Tribune, Volume XIV, Number 50, Page 8. June 1, 1922.

Quintessential Hawaiian advertisement, 1922.

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Ke Kau Guava ame ka halekuke oluolu

Guava Season and a cool kitchen

The thing that makes making guava jelly truly enjoyable this year is the use of a good oil stove. It will make the heat appear right beneath the pot. Your work will be lessened, and your kitchen will remain enjoyable, clean, and cool.

For the best results, use only Star Oil—the clean burning oil, the uniform kerosene [aila kaulike] that is refined and refined again, using a special process.

It is sold everywhere oil is sold, in cans and drums. Ask for it by name—Star Oil.

STANDARD OIL COMPANY

(California)

STAR OIL

(Kerosene)

HEAT AND LIGHT

(California)

STAR

OIL

(Kuokoa, 6/29/1922, p. 3)

Guava Season

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LXI, Helu 26, Aoao 3. Iune 29, 1922.