Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 282, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1913 — DISTANCE WALKER IS NOW ON RETURN TRIP [ARTICLE]

DISTANCE WALKER IS NOW ON RETURN TRIP

Joseph Hoffman Writes From Wauconda, 111., That is On Way Baek From N. Dak. Joseph Hoffman, the long distance walker who passed through Rensselaer several weeks ago on his way from Cincinnati to Bismarck, N. Dak., making the trip on foot, is now on his return trip and a postal card to The Republican states that he will be here the last of the present week. The card was written and mailed at Waueonda, 111., on Nov. 23rd, and says: i “I take pleasure in stating to you that I am now on my return trip from Bismarck, N. Dak., to Cincinnati, Ohio. Made the up trip in 44 days and 7 hours, or 30% miles per day. Left Bismarck on Oct. 16th and will be at your office some time during the week.” Mr. Hoffman will be remembered by some who talked to him on his “uptrip” and as he is a very interesting gentleman they will be pleased to see him this time.