Newspaper Subscriptions
Cover Image: Masthead of Ka Nupepa Kuokoa published on December 25, 1880.
Image: “No neia Nupepa no,” Ka Makaainana, November 18, 1895, p. 4.
ABOUT THIS NEWSPAPER.
The business of distributing and publishing newspapers is not a small task nor a mere game, and perhaps all our friends realize that it is a major undertaking. In years past, our efforts were successful as a result of our perseverance, along with the patience of our treasurer. Albeit being frequently encouraged, some people who owed us money paid no heed. While it was those who wanted to make the activity successful and to promote it, they were the ones who gave heed, and it is to them that we give our thanks.
Know that it is with much expense that this business succeeds, and that it is only by using cash that necessities can be obtained, like paper (from San Francisco), rent for the office, wages for the workers, cost of stamps, and expenses of this and that sort. It is as if some shameless ones do not think about this, but only about reading their paper. They do not think of the well-being of the newspaper.
In order for our dear readers to clearly understand, we therefore announce ahead while there is still time left—when this year ends and we enter the coming new year, we will strictly follow our rules, in other words you will definitely not receive any newspaper from us until we receive payment, whether it be for a quarter, half, or entire year. Orders will not be completed if they are not accompanied by money. However we retain the right as to who we trust, from those who place single orders as well as agents. Whereas this endeavor was not established as an amusement or solely for entertainment, but so the lāhui sees all sorts of things being done. We believe that the burden on the side of the lāhui is small, and the much greater portion of the burden is on our side. And whereas it has been two or so more years that Ka Makaainana has existed than that of Ka Lei Momi, we believe that the time is sufficient for our lāhui to trust that it will not perish quickly, and the money they pay in advance will not be a waste.
The following are two cutout newspaper order forms from different newspapers.
Image: “He Mea Lawe Nupepa anei Oe…,” Ka Na’i Aupuni, June 28, 1906, p. 3.
Are you a subscriber of Ka Na’i Aupuni?
IF NO, cut out the form below and fill in the blanks set aside; then send it in a letter with a Post Office check as per the description of the different prices below:
No $ paid, sent to KA NA’I AUPUNI
Starting from
Write to
Island of
Name
PRICE OF THE PAPER
One year, $8.00
Six months, 4.00
Three months, 2.00
One month, .75
One week, .25
Image: “’E oki i keia kuea…,” Kuu Hae Hawaii, May 2, 1913, p. 12.
“Cut out this square and send it in with the answers to the questions.”
- Do you want a paper? Answer
- For what length of time? Answer
- Payment 1yr., 6mt., 3mt., or for a copy? Answer
- Are you an agent? Answer
- NAME
- Residence
Cash only.
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.
