It is said that the people of Kau are soon to be in trouble because of famine. This is because they are all busy collecting pulu (the wool from tree fern), and are not planting taro; therefore they are faced with this problem.
(Hoku o ka Pakipika, 4/10/1862, p. 2)
We received a letter from J. Kalana of Kau, telling of the News from that place, and this is it:
“Kau was a poor land before, but now, there is much wealth, but some people still live in poverty. Continue reading
Pertaining to Kona.—From the many passengers who came aboard the schooners “Prince” and “Kona Packet,” we hear that the sun shines strongly upon that land. Continue reading
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