Notes ............alternative Hobo Signs The following are hobo signs I copied out of a book called Hobo Signs by Stan Richards & Associates back when I spent some time in Austin University's rare book library. 1. Good road to follow 2. Religious talk will get you a free meal 3. These people are rich (Silk hat and pile of gold) 4. Camp here 5. You may sleep in the hayloft here 6. Warning: Barking Dog 7. House is well-guarded 8. This is not a safe place 9. Good food available here, but you have to work for it 10. If you are sick, they'll care for you here 11. This community is indifferent to a hobo's presence 12. Authorities are alert: Be careful 13. Officer of the law lives here 14. Courthouse, precinct station 15. Jail 16. Free telephone (Bird) 17. Beware of four dogs 18. No use going this direction 19. Dangerous drinking water 20. Doubtful 21. A judge or magistrate lives here 22. Here. This is the place 23. A kind old lady (Cat) 24. Hit the road! Quick! 25. A beating awaits you here 26. A trolley stop 27. "Ok, alright" 28. This way 29. A gentleman lives here (Top Hat) 30. Police frown on hobos here (Handcuffs) 31. A man with a gun lives here 32. There is nothing to be gained here 33. The road is spoiled with other hobos and tramps 34. Good place to catch a train 35. Hold your tongue 36. A crime has been committed here. Not a safe place for strangers 37. Halt 38. Dangerous neighborhood 39. An ill-tempered man lives here 40. Be prepared to defend yourself 41. A doctor lives here. He won't charge for his services 42. Keep quiet (Warns of day sleepers, babies) 43. The owner is in 44. The owner is out 45. There are theives about 46. A dishonest person lives here 47. An easy mark, a sucker 48. Good place for a hang out 49. There is alcohol in this town 50. Fresh water and a safe campsite muse@musespace.com