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Another eulogy for William Hookano Iwiula, 1920.
Sometimes different newspapers will edit down submissions. Here is another version of the eulogy for William Hookano Iwiula, here given as William Hoomana Iwiula. This version is much more ornate and detailed. The editor of the Kuokoa probably was conserving space for other articles. Continue reading
On working together to accomplish a task that a few cannot do alone, 1866.
Work together.
“E alu like, work together” is what a man said to his grandchildren, as he greatly desired for them to work in the manner of the title of this outlook, saying, All the time you do things, work together, help one another. Look at a carriage with four driving horses; they all help each other, pulling all in one direction; that way the carriage moves quickly. If the horses did not pull in unison, then it is clear, the carriage will not go. Therefore, O Young ones, work together and help one another. Continue reading
I don’t wear a mask to protect myself. Let’s work together to protect our family and friends, 2020.
WEAR A MASK
We complain today? Kalaupapa, Waikolu, and Kalawao set aside, 1873.
Official Notifications.
Notice is hereby given, that from and after this date the Lands of Kalaupapa, Waikolu, and Kalauao, on the windward side of the Island of Molokai, set apart by the Board of Health for the isolation of Lepers, are strictly tabu, and all vessels are prohibited from touching or landing at either of them, except by special permission of the Board. Public attention is hereby called to Section 5 (A) of Chapter XXXIII of the Laws of 1870, to wit: Continue reading
Nawaaeha saves his wife and the public, 1881.
Nawaaeha Praised—This past Wednesday, smallpox appeared on the wife of Nawaaeha of Pauoa. The wife was alarmed and fled to Makiki, thinking she would hide there. Her husband went after her and found her in the street, and took his wife to the Jail [Halewai]. Continue reading
What are you doing today so there are no more Amoe and Namakalele? 1881.
SMALL-POX.
In addition to the cases reported up to Wednesday last we have to record the following:
——Kana (m), Waianae; Feb. 16th, Sam Tong, steamer, Septima; 17th, Ah Fat, stmr. Septima; 17th, Ah Sue, stmr. Septima; 17th, Aiwohi (m), Kamakela; 17th, Kaaea (f), Smith’s Lane; 17th, Kahikona (f), Queen Emma’s; 18th, a Chinaman, Quarantine Station, Fisherman’s Point; 18th, Wong Ahina, Waianae; 18th, Waiu (m), Kalihiwaena, Making 64 cases reported from town and country since the 4th of February. Continue reading
Kapu called by kumu hula, 2020.
Seeing the call put out yesterday reminded me of the words of Queen Liliuokalani in her, “Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen,” where she looks back on the quarantine of 1881. I trust we will be able to look back some day with similar feelings of accomplishments.
…and whatever the inconveniences it became necessary at all hazards to prevent its spread
What sacrifices are you making for the good of your family and friends and neighbors? Here is what North Kona folks were doing. 1881.
THE INTENTIONS OF THE MAKAAINANA OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, FOR THE GOOD OF THE THRONE AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE.
We, the makaainana of the King, living in the district of North Kona, Hawaii island.
Through our Committee, humbly report that under the protection of the Law, for the life of the People and the good of the Throne of Hawaii. Continue reading
Notice calling for help to bury the dead, 1853.
NO. 5.—NOTICE.
WHEREAS, much difficulty is found in procuring aid to bury the dead, the Royal Commissioners of the Public Health hereby give notice that all able-bodied men, if recovered from the Small Pox, or already completely exposed thereto, are liable to be called on by them, by their Sub-Commissioners, by the Police, or by any of their agents, to render assistance in burying the dead, without remuneration. Any person so called on, refusing to assist, shall be liable to a fine, not exceeding 25 dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding six months. Continue reading
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