I Am A Lonesome Hobo


Handwritten "hobo dictionary." If you're interested in seeing more symbols, check out this site.

Found in "Fifteen Western Tales" published by Popular Publications, November 1943.



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7 comments:

  1. Wow! I had no idea. Thanks for sharing this great item and for including the link to more information. I am kind of inspired to go searching my area for some of these scrawled/scratched symbols!

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  2. My husband swears that there is a mark on our house since I buy from every kid who is selling something.

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  3. Well now, this is a different bookmark.

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  4. I am having trouble linking to your 9/20 post -- it is 9:11 a.m. CST 9/20/2013 at my location. Respectfully, PK

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  5. There is no 9/20 post, not yet at least.

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  6. The link to hobo signs is broken. It appears the site is down.

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