Auburn, NE

We have no idea what this read.

But, on the other side of the building...

To the left, we can make out "ICE CREAM".

And so far, we have found more signs for Owl Cigars in the wild than for Bull Durham or Mail Pouch tobacco.

And yet, who's ever heard of Owl cigars?

(Straiton and Storm, manufacturer of Owl Cigars, were bought out by the White Owl Cigar company, according to the New York Times.  White Owls are still available today.)

We're guessing this was a drug store back in the day.

(While researching Owls, we found a printed walking tour of the ghost signs of Fort Collins, CO.  How cool is that?)

Falls City

Just a few short miles down a Richardson County highway, we come to Falls City, Nebraska.

And while Chaney Furniture is still operating, dig that neon.

And the big red empty space?  Probably had a sign at one point.

Rulo

After leaving Kansas City, we got off I-29 to take the back roads through southeast Nebraska.

First stop, Rulo.

It's not clear if the Rulo Library is still operational, but since they have a neon sign, we thought it was worth including.

And dig the water department's drop box.

On Baltimore

Still in Kansas City. 

And while trying to get a better picture of the fire-proof hotel, we found this:

And we might not have found either had we not been looking for this:

Mr. B. Johnson in front of the world-famous Kansas City Public Library.

(Not a ghost, but worth a viewing in person.)

Next week: a Return to Nebraska.

KC Savoy

The Savoy was hit by fire last year, but will soon be the latest boutique hotel from 21C Museum Hotels, which also renovated the Metropole, in Downtown Cincinnati.

For a little perspective, note the ghost signs to the right, featured earlier this week.

All Along Wyandotte

The Baker-Vawter Building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and today, houses lofts.

But look at that tile sign!

Along Wyandotte

Yesterday's photos were looking west.  Today, it's the east side of Wyandotte Street.

Trozzolo is still in business, but we respect their use of a painted sign.

And on the south side of the building.