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#ds106 @ds106dc #tdc3816 #myFest22 Remembering Hobohemia

 

Translation:

 

Stay here.

Town leaves hobos alone. Fresh drinking water and safe to camp.

Free telephone and OK for a handout.

 

Under window: Gentleman lives here.

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“two hours of pushin' broom buys an eight by twelve four-bit room”

“Third boxcar, midnight train; destination Bangor, Maine.” ~ Roger Miller

 

#ds106 @ds106dc #tdc3816 #myFest22 Remembering Hobos

 

revised:

 

They are crafting

lights for dark nights to sell,

following hobo code 5:

 

“When no employment is available, make your own work by using your added talents at crafts.”

 

~ 1889 Tourist Union #63 hobo union

 

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Uploaded on June 25, 2022