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James Stewart is a Vietnam veteran and Confederate flag-flying native Texan who engraved his first knife for Lile Knives in 1975, at a time when most engraving was done on fixed blade models. Jimmy Lile would mail a few knives to Stewart in San Antonio, giving him complete artistic control and without any instructions about what to engrave, unless Jimmy's customer had a specific request. Always mindful of the collector, the only thing Jimmy requested was that each engraving would be “one of a kind.” When Steward completed the knives, he would mail them back and Jimmy would deliver the finished pieces to his customers.

The “Five Civilized Tribes” Lile Lock Folding Hunters (above right) are among Jimmy's most prized works. Each of these special Lile Lock Folding Hunters is dedicated to one of the “five civilized tribes” of the old Indian territory−the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole nations. The story of the uprooting of these five tribes from their ancestral homelands in the southeast and their deportation, often under conditions of great suffering, to Oklahoma in the late 1830s was special to Jimmy Lile. Jimmy was of part-Cherokee extraction, and he nearly named the set Tsalagi−the Cherokee word for the infamous “trail of tears.” On one side of each knife is a portrait of an outstanding chieftain of the tribe to which that knife is dedicated. Although these knives appear to be scrimshawed, actually they are lightly carved. The opposite side of each knife features the seal of its particular tribe. The “Five Civilized Tribes” set was presented in a custom, French-fitted wooden box made by James Stewart, who also did the engraving. Jimmy was prouder of this set than any other he ever created. ~ “James B. Lile, The Arkansas Knifesmith, Knifemaker to the World”, 2007

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601 15 December 2008

De Zwerver Dossier #22 [ stukken en brokken ] −by V-Dubya

Classic... $74 on eBay

Jim Stewart's Exquisite Knights

Classic... $293 on eBay

Cliff Kraft... $153 on eBay

Classic... $12 on eBay

Classic... $74 on eBay

Jim Stewart... $89 on eBay

Bill Jameson... Commission

Hobo counterstamp on a the reverse of a heavily worn 1817 U.S. large cent.

Classic... $184 on eBay

Classic... $92 on eBay

Classic... $106 on eBay

Dave Boulay... $91 on eBay

Dave Boulay “Self Portrait”

Translation... “The Hobo File #22 [ bits and pieces ]”

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Sam M. Lewis Melody - George W. Meyer 1913

I never care or worry
Isch Gabibble - Isch Gabibble
I never tear or hurry
Isch Gabibble - Isch Gabibble
When a friend says he's feelin' blue
When a friend says his room rent's due
Just tell him in a friendly way
Get used to it
Get used to it

When I owe people money
Isch Gabibble - Isch Gabibble
If they befriend or lend me
that's their lookout
They shouldn't yell or shout
I should worry if they steal my wife
And let a pimple grow on my young life
Isch Gabibble - I should worry?
No! Not me!

   ICH CA BIBBLE ~ The Color of Money Auction Sale XLII Lot#1389 11/15/08
   ICH KIBIBLE ~ Troy Wiseman Collection of Hobo Nickels ~ Heritage Auction Lots#8136-8137 ©2007
   ICH KIBIBBLE ~ BoTales p1,6 Spring 2003
   ISHKABIBEL ~ Alpert's "Hobo Nickel GuideBook" p7 ©2001
   ICH KIBIBBLE ~ Alpert's "Hobo Nickel GuideBook" p7 ©2001
   ICH KIBEBBLE ~ OHNS 1996 Denver Auction Lot#48, F211
   ICH GEBIBLE ~ OHNS 1996 Denver Auction Lot#4, F183

“Heini Schmidt” is German slang carrying the connotation of a “Simpleton”

   HEINI ~ Originally a nickname for Heinrich (Harry and Henry in Anglo-Saxon languages), today in Germany is an unflattering term used to refer to a “goofball” or “moron.” It's a name you would call somebody who is a little dense at times in a funny way, sort of like a “simpleton.” Thus, you don't really want to walk around calling Heinrichs Heinis unless they are good friends of yours.
   So... engraving “Heini Schmidt” on these coins seems to be in jest, quite similar to having today engraved “Alfred E. Newman” or “Homer Simpson” on a caricature. Giving our Hobo a Dunce Hat if you will! ~ V-Dubya
   HEiNi SCHMiDT ~ Online auction September 2008
   HEINI SCHMIDT ~ Troy Wiseman Collection of Hobo Nickels ~ Heritage Auction Lot#8139 ©2007
   HEINI SCHMIDT ~ Quality Designation Certificate F347
   HEINI SCHMIDT ~ OHNS 1996 FUN Auction Lot#32, R201 and Alpert's "Hobo Nickel GuideBook" p35 ©2001

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597 15 November 2008
Hobo Art Coinage ~ The Color of Money Auction Sale XLII

Thumbnails ↓

Lot#1389 ~ “What, me worry?”

Lot#1389 ~ “Ische ga bibble?” ~ mock-Yiddish

Price Realized... $316

Lot#1390 ~ “Germany above all”

Lot#1390 ~ “Deutschland Uber Alles” ~ German

Price Realized... $230

Lot#1391

Lot#1392→

Lot#1393→

Lot#1394

Lot#1394→

Lot#1395→

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596 9 November 2008

Nickel Carver Hallmarks

Steve Adams recently sent me a trial piece (upper left) that he created when he made a hallmark punch for Arthur Hutchinson that had been floating around his workbench. I can't find any examples of this hallmark used on a “Hutches” carved nickel so perhaps he received it after he was too ill to use it. If anyone has an “AH” hallmarked specimen I would love to acquire a photo of it so I can show folks!

I knew Steve had also created a hallmark punch for Joe Paonessa so I showed Joe the “AH” trial piece and he graciously created a “JAP” trial piece (upper right). I have seen examples of this hallmark used on “Paonessa” carved nickels but I don't have a photo of an “JAP” hallmarked specimen in hand to show you right now. ~ V-Dubya

This is Joe's most recently carved nickel and he used his hallmark punch on it.
V-Dubya ~ 12/1/08

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595

31 October 2008

Winter 2008 “BoTales” Feature Articles

BoTales Banner Banter & Editor's Message ..... 2

Announcing OHNS 2009 Annual Meeting ..... 2

New OHNS Members ..... 2

Auction Manager's Message ..... 3

OHNS Auction 17 Catalog, Lots 1-138 ..... 4-28

“I visited some of the Public Buildings Today” ..... 28

Auction 17 Bid Sheet ..... 29

Membership & Quality Designation Form ..... 30

Auction 17 Rules ..... 31

“Trestle Trudy” by Joseph Kocian ..... 31

“Nora McFolley” by John Carter ..... 33

OHNS Hobo Tokens Available ..... 34

Heritage Auction Galleries Advertisment ..... 35

Introducing “The Fobber” ..... 36

FUN2009 Mail and Floor Bid Auction Catalogue

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Introducing “The Fobber”

−by Stephen P. Alpert, LM10

“The Fobber”

The ONLY way to enjoy all the other fantastic content in “BoTales” is to join OHNS. So quit procrastinating and do it NOW!

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594 30 October 2008

Click to visit the “shutterfly” Hobo Nickel Grading Set website!

Quality Designation Terminology

“Hobo Nickel GuideBook” −by Stephen P. Alpert

← Click on QD headers to see an example carved nickel of that specific Quality Designation.

Click to view an example of a SUPERIOR carved nickel.

A top-quality work of art by a very talented hobo nickel artist. There may be beautiful fine detailing, boldly altered features, unusual subjects depicted, pushed and raised metal techniques to enchance the relief (of hat brim, ear, nostril, etc.), messages engraved, etc., all masterfully done. They generally have nice eye appeal.

Click to view an example of a ABOVE AVERAGE carved nickel.

A very nicely done hobo nickel by a talented artist. Finely carved details, a nice ear, an altered profile, delicate detailing, and a nicely dressed field are features commonly found on Above Average hobo nickels. The hair may be nicely punched or carved, usually with a realistic texture. Accessories may be present such as a pipe or cigar, eyeglasses, an altered or enchance date, and wording in the field. Usually there are several, sometimes minor; features that prevent a high-end Above Average piece from being of Superior quality: some part of the design may be a bit sloppy; the Indian's hair design may be left unaltered on the dome of the hat; traces of the braid or feathers may still be visible; etc.

Click to view an example of a AVERAGE carved nickel.

A hobo nickel made by an artist with enough talent to create a nicely altered coin. Finer details may appear in the hat and collar(s), such as shading. Usually the feathers and braid are removed and these areas are decently dressed. An ear is usually present, and there may be some profile alteration.

Click to view an example of a BELOW AVERAGE carved nickel.

A decently-made hobo nickel, done by an artist with some limited talent. The workmanship is somewhat sloppy, and may be crude in places. A variety of tools and techniques were usually employed to form the various features that may appear on Below Average hobo nickels: hat details (brim, band), punched or carved hair and beard, an ear, collar, altered nose, etc. Usually there is an attempt at removing the feathers and braid and dressing those areas. Extending the hair down the braid is an awkward shortcut that mainly appears on Below Average to Average hobo nickels.

Click to view an example of a CRUDE carved nickel.

A poorly-made hobo nickel. Usually made by someone with very little or no artistic talent, who probably wanted to get into the action of creating hobo nickels upon seeing how well the better makers were doing. Crude quality hobo nickels often consist of just punches or scratches that outline a hat and form a beard. A single punch (forming a dot or dash) may be used repeatedly to create the design. Probably a nail or screwdriver, and a hammer, were the tools used. Other pieces may have rough scratches or chisel marks, or poor attempts at carving. The features are roughly formed, and usually there was no attempt to remove the feathers and hair braid, or dress the field. Alterations such as adding an ear or changing the profile generally were not attempted, as they require artistic talent beyond the limited abilities of the makers of crude hobo nickels.

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593 28 October 2008

ohns.shutterfly.com
Click to visit the “shutterfly” website!

Archive of Bill Fivaz's “Hobo Nickel Grading Set”

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592 23 October 2008
“Enjoying” The Balmy South Seas Breezes −by V-Dubya

Tandeloos Izaak

Caraïbisch Zeeschuimer

The story goes that Tandeloos Izaak, “Toothless Isaac”... “Ike” to his many friends, had faithfully swamped out the “In den Ouden Vogelstruys” café in Maastricht, Netherlands every night after closing for all of his retirement career. Then upon one occasion Ike had had the great good fortune to find a gold tooth. A customer and friend with the requisite dental skills did Ike the favor of implanting his newly found treasure front and center for all to see and admire.

Unfortunately for Ike, the fellow who had lost the tooth was a local tough named James “Jimmy” James, Jr. Although, just how tough one can be with a name like Jimmy James is a matter of pure conjecture for certain. No one had seen hide nor hair of Jimmy for nigh onto two decades but he had returned to visit his mother upon the passing of his father, James “Big Jim” James, Sr. It turns out that Jimmy wasn't known by his birth name any more but rather by his pseudonyms Caraïbisch Zeeschuimer, “Caribbean Pirate,” and Gezagvoerder Bloed, “Captain Blood”, much to Ike's misfortune. Both Ike and Jimmy disappeared the very same night and are rumored to be

Carvings from the fertile imagination of Stephen Cox

“enjoying” the balmy south seas breezes together, albeit to different degrees to be sure! Can you say... “Shanghaied”? ~ V-Dubya

Postscript: Today is the sixty-eighth anniversary of my birth. If I had known I would live this long I'd have taken better care of myself! I quite recently fell fifteen feet out of a tree and am still regretting that stupidity every time I move. Lately I managed to really upset one of my few remaining friends, something else I regret with every breath, but he hasn't sent anyone to break my kneecaps YET! Somehow I've managed to survive all these years and hope to live a few more to see my eight grandchildren grow into adults. I want to thank Stephen Cox for ALWAYS remembering my birthday and for carving his wonderful nickels which give me such an enjoyable distraction from the trials and tribulations of everyday living! ~ Verne “V-Dubya” Walrafen

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16 October 2008

De Zwerver Dossier #21 [ stukken en brokken ] −by V-Dubya

“Thespis Of Icaria”, “Excalibur”, “Stingy Jack” and “Thalia and Melpomene” −by Dave Jones

CBS's “Riding The Rails” Video

Classic... $233 on eBay

“Hands” −by “cwbyengraver”

“Chief Fornix” −by Monk

“Jacque Soignée” and “Wait For Me!” −by Amy Armstrong

“Bert Prisoner”... $367 on eBay Framed Print... Found off eBay for $46

Steve Cox Carvings for “All Hallows Eve” Bonus

Classics... $164 each on eBay

Classic... Found off eBay for $52

Classic... $362 on Heritage

Translation... “The Hobo File #21 [ bits and pieces ]”

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John Doursa "1914/13" Host Nickel... $168 on eBay

Classic... $158 on eBay

Notorious Classic Counterfeit... $93 on eBay

Speaking of Bill Jameson... He just keeps raising the bar by creating an amazingly diverse selection of carvings! 1

“Before & After” −by W.V.Jameson, Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon

“Rough Beard”... $36 on eBay

Carving#29 −by Tom Mathews

Original Nickel
−by Owen Covert

2009 Annual OHNS Tokens Catch An Early Highball Run To Florida... ( ordering info )

↓ Dies by Steve Campbell

Original Nickel
−by Bob Finlay

Translation... “The Hobo File #20 [ bits and pieces ]”

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Carving Chips..... • United States Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-42 •

United States Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-42

The CCC was a work relief program for young men from unemployed families, established on March 21, 1933, by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As part of Roosevelt's New Deal legislation, it was designed to combat unemployment during the Great Depression. The CCC became one of the most popular New Deal programs among the general public and operated in every U.S. state and several territories. The separate Indian Division was a major relief force for Native American reservations.

Vintage Lincoln Cent teapots are highly sought after in the exonumia field, especially by collectors of love tokens, hobo nickels, tramp art and trench art. These items were made by hand by people with some spare time. What makes this one special it that it comes in a box indicating a connection to the Civilian Conservation Corps.
On the inside of the box cover is written: “William A. Holbrook Co 11J3 CCC Warwick, MASS.” The CCC program in Massachusetts, active from 1933 to 1942, focused mostly on the improvement and development of state park resources. During that period approximately 68 camps enrolled nearly 100,000 men. The program not only touched the lives of the enrollees and their families but also left a lasting legacy of forest improvements and recreational resources throughout the state, including the Warwick area.

The CCC souvenir pillow (left) is an example of a multitude of such pillows created during that period. The CCC rank pin (center) recently sold for $63 on eBay and the well used CCC belt buckle (right) recently sold for $52 on eBay. It is silver in color but may be brass. Research on this buckle via its company number, which is 357 out of Virginia, resulted in three possible camp areas... CAMP HOLLY DAMASCUS, AREA 1933, CAMP IRON MOUNTAIN, SUGAR GROVE, P.O.1938 and CAMP STONY FORK, WYTHEVILLE, P.O.1940X. There is printing on the back that is not clear. The measurements are 3"x2.125".

Postscript: Additional Vintage U.S. Coin Teapots... but may well be unrelated to the CCC.

Did you ever pause to wonder how many nickel were carved in CCC camps from 1933-42? ~ V-Dubya

585 22 September 2008

Fred “Roo” Ross, Esq.

OHNS's “Cartoon Scratcher Emeritus”

I think I'd prefer to be OHNS's “Cartoon Scratcher Emeritus” rather than OHNS's “Artist Emeritus.” In my teens and twenties, I used to pen background art for underground comic books, concert posters, town function fliers, and etcetera... but I could never lay claim to the title of “artist.”
I used to know a hobo artist called “Joe the Jeweler” who worked county fairs in middle Ohio (and presumably all over the middle of the U.S.) decades ago. He was a true artist: he would painstakingly engrave (not carve) scrolled initials, flowers, hearts, anchors and the like into silver dimes, quarters and halves for fairgoers. He was a nice old guy; his wife always traveled with him around the fair circuit.

Joe used to tell me about eating armadillos (“Hoover pigs”)¹ when he rode the rails and slept over in hobo jungles... and I believe (if I remember correctly my days as a highschooler who did broom pushing around the fairgrounds) that Joe would even “customize nickels” with armadillos and dogs for the odd buck or two. This was way back in the early and middle 1960's, and I'm sure Joe has long since boarded the Great Boxcar. But, out of respect for the real artist he was, I think I'd better just stick with "Cartoon Scratcher"... the title he hung on me when I once showed him my cartoon art sketchbook.
I am honored to make my little contribution. Call upon my poor talents whenever they can serve the OHNS! I hope someday to attend an OHNS function in person, as I'd get a great charge out of meeting y'all. ~ Fred Ross, a.k.a “Roo” ~ OHNS RM557

¹ 31 January 1931, New York Times, pg.1: The natural game of the country has vanished, been hunted to extinction, not a raccoon is left. And as for rabbits, they are so rare that they are called “Hoover Hogs.”
“Hoover Hogs” was originally applied to jackrabbits during Herbert Hoover's Great Depression, but the nickname was also applied to the armadillos, Spanish for “little armored ones.” Armadillos were referred to by a wide variety of names including “Poor Man's Pigs” and “Poverty Pigs” by down-on-their-luck Americans who had to eat them instead of the “chicken in every pot” Herbert Hoover had promised during his 1932 presidential campaign. ~ V-Dubya

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“Best Wishes to Gail Baker” −by Steve Cox

“Meet The Raisins” Videos... “1 of 3”

... “2 of 3”

... “3 of 3”

Just for fun!

Click to view “Meet The Raisins” video 1 of 3.

Click to view “Meet The Raisins” video 2 of 3.

Click to view “Meet The Raisins” video 3 of 3.

Carving#28 −by Tom Mathews

Classic... $81 on eBay

Classic... $297 on eBay

Classic... $43 on eBay

Carving#274 −by Cliff Kraft

Classic... $219 on eBay

“Beady Eye”... $358 on eBay

Classic... $146 on eBay

“THE HOBO” ~ From the Saturday Evening Post cover of October 18, 1924.

Translation... “The Hobo File #19 [ bits and pieces ]”

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579

18 August 2008

De Zwerver Dossier #18 [ stukken en brokken ] −by V-Dubya

Classic... $211 on eBay

Classic... $69 on eBay

Classic... $117 on eBay

Classic... $90 on eBay

Classic... $125 on eBay

U.S. silver $1 sized IVORY token carved by John Carter

Due Vagabondo “Wintering in Florida” −by Joe Paonessa

Steve's Train Calendar Photos

‘Aka‘Aka…Keith Pedersen carving on Chinese spurious 5¢

Other KP carvings on Chinese spurious 5¢'s

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Nickel Carvers Art DelFavero & KP

Gebroeders Diamond Jim & Jack Ruby −by Dave Boulay

A recent trio of gems in Steve Cox's expanding diadem!

Lefty Kidd −by John Carter

Translation... “The Hobo File #18 [ bits and pieces ]”

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578 13 August 2008
Something caught my eye... −by Steven G. Adams

Ya know... the strangest thing happened to me in Pennsylvania. In between doing chores for my mother,

I decided to take a stroll in some favorite woods where a RR track just happens to pass through. Something caught my eye... it was a corroded slightly bent spike.

The closer I looked, the stranger this tale gets. Since it was discarded I picked it up, and dammed if your OHNS number wasn't corroded right into the top of the spike. Guess I'll have to send it to you for a paperweight or something. ~ Steve

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577 13 August 2008

Carving Chips..... • 2008 American Buffalo One-Quarter Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin •

For the first time, American Buffalo Gold Coins are available in both proof and uncirculated versions in four sizes - one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce, as well as a four-coin set which contains one coin in each size. These are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Bullion Coin.

The designs are based on the original 1913, Type I Buffalo nickel, as designed by James Earle Fraser. The obverse features a profile of a Native American. The reverse features an American Buffalo (also known as a bison). The 2008 American Buffalo Gold Uncirculated Coins are presented in an elegant hardwood box, on a fixed platform with a matte finish and a faux leather inset. Each set is accompanied by a custom-designed certificate of authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint.

Struck with a diameter of 22mm, this coin is only fractionally larger than our beloved buffalo nickel which is 21.2mm in diameter. As such this would make a superb host coin for some COOL modern carvings! ~ V-Dubya

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576 11 August 2008
What did I do to deserve getting so “hammered”?

A long time coin dealer in Michigan told me of this nickel some time ago. He had owned it for so long (since 1982) that he had actually lost track of it. My constant calls, and his need to sell something in our poor economy, prompted him to come up with it.

This rendering is a great specimen, though not the greatest punching/carving. The edge of this coin is trenched out 360 degrees, also the rim has been hammered, then sanded down to create a frame like border around a fairly unique subject.

Thanks Dennis for finding it! ~ Arturo DelFavero

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Roger {#17} is a carpenter. He works around the church, and builds boxes for Harmon.

James the Banker {#18} always has empathy for the hobos. He lets them sleep in his barn, and his wife feeds them for doing a few chores for her.

Jack the Salesman {#19} is a part time hobo. Most of the time he sells vacuum cleaners, but he'll join the hobos when sales are down

Allen

JP Jones

Happy D. Hobo

Skillet

Li'l Eddie

Allen {#20} is the son of James. He attends college at Texas A&M University about twenty miles from Hearne.

JP Jones {#21} was the Justice of the Peace (JP) in Hearne. Here's a little story he was involved with.

Happy D. Hobo {#22} lost his hat. He looked everywhere he could think, and the hat was just gone. After searching for some time, he decided that someone had just put his hat on their head and walked off with it. It could have been Carl the Yegg- he has a thing about stealing hats.

Skillet {#23} is the cook for the Preacher, Harmon, and all the other hobo's that help out.

Li'l Eddie {#24} is riding the rails most of the time, but when he's in Hearne he hangs around the local hobos. He's a little mischievous, but a harmless sort of fellow.

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9 August 2008

Fall 2008 “BoTales” Feature Articles

A Sneak Peek at Auction 17 ..... Front Cover
BoTales Banner Banter & Editor's Message ..... 2
President's Message ..... 3
OHNS Members Honored by MSNS ..... 4
Three's A Match & Who is “T.K.?” ..... 4
“Mess Cook” Caught the Westbound ..... 4
New OHNS Members ..... 4
OHNS Board & OHNS Tokens Available ..... 5
Membership & Quality Designation Form ..... 6
My 2008 ANA Summer Experience by Dan Freeland ..... 7
Get Your Scholarship Letter Submitted ..... 7
Attention All Carvers ..... 7
“Chickaloon Catty” by Deborah Coon ..... 8
“'Lil' Spike” by Robbie Horvath ..... 9
“Chuckles” by S. Berenhaus ..... 10
“Penny Follie” by S. Burton ..... 10
“Polly Dee” Rosebear by Clifford L. Kraft ..... 10

Contest Deadline Extended ..... 11
“It's best at under-bridge temperature” ..... 11
Letter to the Editor ..... 12
Introducing “Virtuoso” ..... 14
Introducing “The Charmer” ..... 14
Introducing “Squiggly” ..... 15
Hobo Nickel Carver Keith Pedersen ..... 16
Auction 17 Submission Deadline September 1st ..... 17
Thematic Collecting of Hobo Nickels ..... 18
My Interest in Hobo Nickels by Tugboat Maloney ..... 20
Recent eBay Auction Results ..... 21
BoRetro, “Willie” by Jeffrey Daniher ..... 22
BoRetro, “The Kaiser's Head on U.S. Nickels”
by D. Wilson ..... 23
The Unpardonable Sin (From 1938 Hobo News) ..... 23
A Sneak Peek at Auction 17 continued ..... 24
“The Road” by Ben 'The Coast Kid' Benson ..... 24

“Polly Dee” Rosebear by Clifford L. Kraft

Introducing “Virtuoso”, “The Charmer”, and “Squiggly”

−by Art DelFavero, RM552 and Stephen P. Alpert, LM10 and Verne R. Walrafen, HLM620

“Virtuoso”

“The Charmer”

“Squiggly”