HOBOGLYPHS - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:35, 15 August 2020

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	Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.		Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.

	The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos declined ~~but in~~ 2000 ~~was still~~ estimated at about 20,000.		The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos declined. In 2000 there were estimated to be about 20,000.

	[[File:signs1.gif\|300px\|thumb\|left\|]]		[[File:signs1.gif\|300px\|thumb\|left\|]]

Randylyon at 17:58, 21 November 2018

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Randylyon at 17:28, 21 November 2018

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	HOBOGLYPHS. ~~Hobos were nomadic Americans at the start of the 20th century and through the~~ [[~~GREAT DEPRESSION~~]]. In 1910 an article in our local newspaper referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (1) Rejecting these labels," they took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place.		HOBOGLYPHS. In their travels, [[HOBOS]] left notes for each other near railroads, on fences, buildings and trestles. These coded messages provided information on places to camp, find a meal, or dangers.

	~~In their travels, hobos~~ left notes for each other near railroads, on fences, buildings and trestles. These coded messages provided information on places to camp, find a meal, or dangers.

	Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.		Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.
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	1. "Hobos Begin Annual Move," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 10, 1910, p. 10		1. "Hobos Begin Annual Move," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 10, 1910, p. 10

			2. "Police Break Up Hobo Convention," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 23, 1915, p. 14

	Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/		Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/

Randylyon at 03:56, 23 November 2017

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	CyberHobo's Signs. Online: http://www.cyberhobo.com/signs/hobosigns.html		CyberHobo's Signs. Online: http://www.cyberhobo.com/signs/hobosigns.html

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Randylyon at 03:12, 12 December 2014

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	HOBOGLYPHS. Hobos were nomadic ~~workers~~ at the start of the 20th century and through the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. ~~Rejecting~~ the ~~often-called name~~ "~~bum~~," they took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. In their travels, hobos left notes for each other near railroads, on fences, buildings and trestles. These coded messages provided information on places to camp, find a meal, or dangers.		HOBOGLYPHS. Hobos were nomadic Americans at the start of the 20th century and through the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. In 1910 an article in our local newspaper referred to them as "members of the United Order of the Sons of Rest" and "Weary Willies." (1) Rejecting these labels," they took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place.

			In their travels, hobos left notes for each other near railroads, on fences, buildings and trestles. These coded messages provided information on places to camp, find a meal, or dangers.

	Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.		Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.

	The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos ~~has~~ declined but in 2000 was still estimated at about 20,000.		The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos declined but in 2000 was still estimated at about 20,000.

	[[File:signs1.gif\|300px\|thumb\|left\|]]		[[File:signs1.gif\|300px\|thumb\|left\|]]
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			1. "Hobos Begin Annual Move," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 10, 1910, p. 10

	Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/		Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/

Randylyon at 02:13, 9 November 2014

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	Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/		Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/

Randylyon at 21:03, 30 December 2013

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	The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos has declined but in 2000 was still estimated at about 20,000.		The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos has declined but in 2000 was still estimated at about 20,000.

	[[File:signs1.gif\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|left\|]]		[[File:signs1.gif\|300px\|thumb\|left\|]]

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HOBOGLYPHS. Hobos were nomadic workers at the start of the 20th century and through the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]]. Rejecting the often-called name "bum," they took work wherever they could and never spent too long in one place. In their travels, hobos left notes for each other near railroads, on fences, buildings and trestles. These coded messages provided information on places to camp, find a meal, or dangers.

Because hobos were often illiterate, messages had to be easy to read but look little more than random markings to everyone else for secrecy. The code contained circles and arrows that made up the directional symbols. Hash marks or crossed lines usually meant danger. Many of the hoboglyphics were nearly impossible for people outside of the hobo community to understand. Other symbols were easier to understand: a cross meant anyone willing to talk positively about religion would get a free meal.

The hobo culture was dependent on railroads. With fewer trains operating in the United States, the number of hobos has declined but in 2000 was still estimated at about 20,000.

[[File:signs1.gif|200px|thumb|left|]]

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Hoboglyphs: Secret Transiest Symbols and Modern Nomad Codes, Web Urbanist, Online: http://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/

Hobo Signs. Angelfire. Online: http://www.angelfire.com/folk/famoustramp/signs.html

CyberHobo's Signs. Online: http://www.cyberhobo.com/signs/hobosigns.html