Candidate for Supervisor [Luna Kiai], for the equality of the People.
[This looks like a little clearer version of the image in the previous post.]
(Kuokoa, 5/11/1917, p. 2)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LV, Helu 19, Aoao 2. Mei 11, 1917.
FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AS A DEMOCRAT
JESSE PELEIHOLANI MAKAINAI
[Maybe some day soon the newspapers will all be rescanned, and pictures like this will be clearer to see!]
(Aloha Aina, 8/22/1914, p. 4)
Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XIX, Helu 46, Aoao 4. Augate 22, 1914.
My Desire is for Right and Truth
Before you, my employers, the people, I proclaim that I am a candidate running for the position of Representative for the 4th District, City and County of Honolulu, as a Democrat, and I ask with humility for your support, that I may become your servant to work for and to fulfill your needs in this coming election season.
Sincerely,
ROBERT K. KAIWI
(Aloha Aina, 8/22/1914, p. 1)
Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XIX, Helu 46, Aoao 1. Augate 22, 1914.
A Candidate in the Republican Party for the County of Kauai of Mano, District Six.
“My desire is for the rights of the people.”
(Kuokoa, 7/31/1914, p. 3)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LII, Helu 31, Aoao 3. Iulai 31, 1914.
DAVID KALAUOKALANI, JR.,
Certain of reelection as City Clerk.
(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 10/9/1910, p. 13)
The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume VII, Number 405, Page 13. October 9, 1910.
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination as
City and County Clerk
according to the rules and platform of the Republican party.
D. KALAUOKALANI, JR.
[If the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers were rescanned clearly, there would not only be clearer text, but there would also be clearer pictures!]
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/11/1914, p. 11)
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Volume XXII, Number 6996, Page 11. September 11, 1914.
TO THE VOTERS
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
With this, I am declare myself a candidate for the position of
SECRETARY FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY,
according to the rules and platform of the Republican Party.
D. KALAUOKALANI, JR.
(Kuokoa, 7/31/1914, p. 2)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LII, Helu 31, Aoao 2. Iulai 31, 1914.
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL
I am William E. Paikuli, on the Republican side for fourteen years, I ask humbly for you all, the voting makaainana of Oahu nei, for your support for the position that I am running for; candidate for a Legislative Representative in the Republican party.
[This is an example of a political ad from one hundred years ago!]
(Kuokoa, 7/31/1914, p. 2)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LII, Helu 31, Aoao 2. Iulai 31, 1914.
The time for electing our Representatives is approaching; therefore, let us think carefully about voting for the appropriate and right one before it is time to vote; let’s not put great trust behind the famous, wealthy people, and those high up in this world; let us not look solely at great claims made while they hide the truth within, let us not vote for those who are greatly concerned with money for it will alter and easily change their thinking, let us not vote for the heartless, the wrathful, the improper; let us not choose those convincing with the mouth, but vote for those who are chosen with consideration.
Therefore, let us look first at the person’s nature; let us peer, focus on, investigate, consider, discuss, question, associate with, examine; and when it is clear that the person is right, enlightened, thoughtful, devout, fearful of God, in appearance and in character, doesn’t change from day to day, doesn’t associate with the many evils characters, while treating with contempt the associating with those who are sickened by righteousness; upright and straightforward are their words, thoughts, lifestyle and course of action.
A person who is loved and appreciated by the people, who regularly speaks all that is right to mediate between two parties graciously and truthfully. That is the person who we should keep our eyes on; do not forget, my fellow dweller of this wearisome world. In this way, the words before the Legislative session will be truthful.
S. D. Keolanui.
Niuhelewai, Kapalama, Oct. 11, 1861.
[It is interesting to see that much of Keolanui’s advice still rings true over 150 years later.]
(Hoku o ka Pakipika, 10/17/1861, p. 4)
Ka Hoku o ka Pakipika, Buke I, Helu 4, Aoao 4. Okatoba 17, 1861.
I am a millennial and this year I am registering to vote.
The August primary will be my first opportunity to cast a ballot for publicly elected officials since I voted for Al Gore in a 1st grade presidential practice election.
I am genuinely eager to have my voice heard in the political sphere for the first time, even if it is in the form of one small piece of paper.
What makes me excited is that I’ve heard that those small pieces of paper can add up.
I am also a Hawaiian who is registering to vote…
[This obviously does not come from the the historic Hawaiian newspapers, but this same issue was written about time and time again in its pages, and it is interesting that we see this call for action being renewed today. For the entire article by Wyatt Bartlett of the island of Kama appearing on Civil Beat, see: Silent Constituencies and Building a Voice.]
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