A missing page, a clipped column, an illegible line…
Cover Image: Masthead of Ke Ola o Hawaii published on December 28, 1916.
When doing nūpepa research online, there are times when we are left wondering what originally appeared in their pages. Whether it be because of a missing issue or page, a clipped article or column, or an unclearly printed line or word—when words go missing, the intent of the writer can more easily be misinterpreted.
Image: Woman holding octopus, Hawaiʻi. ca. 1915. Bishop Museum Archives, SP 102463
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This article comes from one of the issues not available yet online of Ka Hae Hawaii.
Image: “No na Hee ma Koolaupoko.” Hae Hawaii, 1/18/1860, p. 166
Pertaining to Octopus at Koʻolau Loa.
During these past days, at some places in the district of Koʻolau Loa, there was a great deal of octopus caught by the women there, thousands of octopus were caught, and some were brought here to Honolulu as well. It is the regular fish there, but this great amount is not something regular. That according to Kanakaahuahu.
The following two reports on natural phenomena come from Ke Ola o Hawaii, a nūpepa not available online as of yet.
Image: “Ke kahiko mai nei o Mauna Kea…,” Ke Ola o Hawaii, 12/28/1916, p. 4
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa have been dressed up in their snow cloaks these past mornings. It is beautiful to see.
Image: Tinted photograph of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, Hawaiʻi. Bishop Museum Archives, SP 205248
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Image: “He nui ka a o ka pele…,” Ke Ola o Hawaii, 1/11/1917, p. 3
These nights, the lava has been fiery, and it has brought joy to the world travelers aboard the steamship Matsonia as they witnessed the activity of the supernatural woman of the pit. Some young women have shown interest in returning to Hawaiʻi to live so that they can always see the lava.
This article lauding a generous donation by Queen Emma comes from the third page of an issue of Ka Nupepa Kuokoa that only has the first two pages online.
Image: Queen Emma, ca.1860. Bishop Museum Archives, SP 114070
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Image: “Lokomaikai,” Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, February 8, 1862, p. 3
Generosity.—Earlier,1 we came across the annonymous donation of $300.00. We just learned that it was Emma, the Queen. In monetary generosity, this is beyond compare, so her people have means to obtain a comfortable life. Long live the Queen.
1The article referred to here appears in the same newspaper on January 25, 1862, p. 2. It reads:
Something unknown.—The treasurer of the Queen’s Hospital received $300.00, a donation from someone. The person who gave the money did not state their name nor where they live. All of the debts of the Queen’s Hospital can be paid off with this money.
Although this vital statistics column can indeed be found online, it is difficult to read. Compare the current online version to a digitized copy from an original nūpepa.
Image: Vital statistics column comparison, Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, February 15, 1862, p. 3
BIRTHS.
Solomona—Jan. 28, at Hauliwai, Solomona was born, by Mahoe and Kalili.
MARRIAGES.
Amoe—Auwainui—Jan. 20, at Hōlualoa, North Kona, Amoe (Chinese) wed Auwainui; H. L. Sheldon performed the wedding.
Kahilipule—Kamahiai—Feb. 2, at Hōlualoa, North Kona, Hawaiʻi, Kahilipule wed Kamahiai; H. L. Sheldon performed the wedding.
Kahala—Kamaka—Feb. 9, at Kaʻakopua, Honolulu, Kahala wed Kamaka Nohua; Rev. L. Smith [Rev. L. Kamika] performed the wedding.
DEATHS.
Kaualua—At the Palace, Honolulu, Kaualua died.
Keaupuni—Feb. 2, at Kualoa, Oʻahu, Keaupuni (f) died.
Kamakai—Jan. 26, at Kualoa, Oʻahu, Kamakai (m) died.
Luaka—Jan. 30, at Kaʻaʻawa, Oʻahu, Luaka (m) died; he died of nahu.
Nawai—Jan. 8, at Kaumōʻali, Hāmākua, Hawaiʻi, Nawai (m) died.
Meheula—At Hāmākua, Hawaiʻi, Meheula (m)
Keoki—Jan. 2, at Kawaihae Kai, Hawaiʻi, Keoki (m) died.
Kaae—Jan. 3, at Kawaihae Kai, Hawaiʻi, Kaae (m) died.
Kahananui—Jan. 27, at Kalaoa, North Kona, Hawaiʻi, Kahananui died quickly.
Keakuainulama—Feb. 10, at Pualoalo, Honolulu, Keakuainulama (f), she died of pehu.
Kuaalu—Jan. 30, at Keawakapu, Honuaʻula, Maui, Kaikilani Kuaalu (f) died, she died of a fever and cramps.
Kaiaikalele—Jan. 12, at Makaʻalae, Hāna, Maui, Kamule (m) died, he was the treasurer of the church there.
Kaakau—Jan. 9, at Makiki, Honolulu, Oʻahu, Kaakau (f) died.
Hulihia—Jan. 5, at Nuanualoa, Kaupō, Maui, Hulihia died.
Kahalekai—Jan. 4, at Kipapanui, Kaupō, Maui, Kahalekai died.
Kaehuwawae—Jan. 6, at Kou, Kaupō, Maui, Kaehuwawae (f) died.
Puhi—Feb. 6, at Papa, South Kona, Hawaiʻi, Puhi (f) died.
Piliwale—Feb. 6, at Hōlualoa, Kona, Hawaiʻi, Piliwale (f), died quickly.
Kapela—Jan. 29, at Pākini, Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi, Kapela (m) died.
Kiha—Jan. 31, at Puʻulena, Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi, Kiha (f) died.
Elisapeka—Feb. 9, at Apua, Honolulu, Oʻahu, Elisapeka (f) died, a newborn girl, she lived for two days then died.
H. A. Neilson died on the past 12th, and his funeral was on the 13th at 4 o’clock. He was sick for a long time.
This post is part of He Aupuni Palapala: Preserving and Digitizing the Hawaiian Language Newspapers, a partnership between Bishop Museum and Awaiaulu with assistance from Kamehameha Schools. Mahalo nui loa to Hawaii Tourism Authority for their support. Learn more about this project here.
