Kumalae ukulele in Missouri, 1917.

The UKULELE

It’s Ukulele Time at

The Music House

JENKINS

Learn to play this fascinating Hawaiian instrument. New Complete, Original Method taught by Messrs. Paul L. French and Louis M. Johnson of California. For a Limited Time Only, 5-lessson Complete Course, 25c and 50c each lesson in classes; individual instruction, 75 cents per lesson. Take a “Uke” on your vacation.

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Kumalae ukulele in Utah, 1916.

Opening Sale and Demonstration Extraordinary

JONAH KUMALAE UKULELES

In Music SectionMain FloorAll Week.

$3.95
$18.50
$9.95

We have taken the agency for the celebrated Kumalae Ukuleles. These instruments are made of genuine Hawaiian Koa wood, are of the standard size and shape, hand-made throughout. A ukulele expert will demonstrate these wonderful little instruments in our sheet music department all week.

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Jonah Kumalae begins selling poi, 1920.

Ready to Produce Poi

I recently built a Poi Factory for Myself, and am ready and am steaming taro. My poi is six pounds for a quarter. Those people who want to pick up poi however should bring a bag to put the poi in.

My taro comes from Pauoa, a land of delicious poi. All those who want poi are invited to leave their poi orders on the day prior to when they want it so that I know how much taro I need to cook so that there is enough for the desired poi.

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Mary Kawena Pukui, 1957.

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Mrs. Mary K. Pukui

‘Words Are My Business,’ Says Kamaaina Author

By JEANETTE LAM

A new and important milestone in the long and fruitful career of Mrs. Mary Kawena Pukui is the long-awaited Hawaiian-English dictionary written by her and Dr. Samuel H. Elbert, University of Hawaii linguist. The dictionary has recently been released by the University of Hawaii Press. Continue reading

Announcement to the Kaahumanu Society, 1920.

KA AHAHUI KAAHUMANU.

All members of this society are requested to gather at Aala Park in the afternoon of Thursday, April 15, 1920, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 2 p. m., to join in the parade to celebrate and commemorate the century since the landing of the missionaries in Hawaii nei. Continue reading