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English: In the middle of Kapiolani Park, Dr. Trousseau raised 35 ostriches, as their feathers could be sold at a high price. He eventually ended the operation and sold the ostriches.

Text: "Preliminary announcement. Important sale! On account of Captain Maorisseau's departure by the next outgoing steamer, and to close partnership accounts Dr. Trousseau offers for sale the Hawaiian Ostrich & Egg Farm, Kapiolani Park, Comprising the freehold of the property, furniture, agricultural implements, windmills, pumps, steam engine, etc., etc. 2 pair of breeding ostriches, 35 more or less young ostriches. From a day to 8 months old; 1 horse and brake, 1 express wagon, 1 cart, a large number of purebred brown leghorn fowls and others..."

The Daily bulletin., January 19, 1892, Image 1 http://chroniclingamerica.com/lccn/sn82016412/1892-01-19/ed-1/seq-1/

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Source http://chroniclingamerica.com/lccn/sn82016412/1892-01-19/ed-1/seq-1/
Author The Daily bulletin (newspaper), January 19, 1892

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