Title
The Hobo News
Coverage
New York
Publisher
Patrick Mulkern
Date
[ca. June 1942]
Description
Yes, there really was a magazine for hobos! This patriotic issue encouraged readers to “Buy Bonds to Buy Bombs to Bomb the Axis Bums.” It was published by Ben “Coast Kid” (Hobo) Benson under the direction of Pat “The Roaming Dreamer” Mulkern and lasted until 1948, succeeded by Bowery News. The satirical cartoons were surprisingly well produced.