Riddles and readers pose baffling brainteasers page
A column of humorous questions and names from readers across states like Illinois South Dakota Utah and Iowa asks why dogs have hair where a pig eats or how Noah objects to the letter D. Readers are invited to submit original riddles to the newspaper for the Riddle Editor.
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Josephine Wrombetta
Colp
Ilinois
Ruby Witt
Farmer
South Dakota
Helen Bly
Hunter
North Dakota
Satan
Wenmoth
Sandusky
Hio
Noah
Zepha Overholser
M&t
Carmel
Illinois
Paul Kinnersley
Salt Lake City
Utah
Goliath
David
Blaise Taster
Crowley
Louisiana
Mildred Shipley
Warren
Indiana
George Washington
Marie
Smith
Waterloo
Iowa
Elizabeth Hughey
Alton
Tinos
Treasure Hunt in the Woods Ends with Frustration
The Boy the Dog and the Squirrel search woods for treasure. Each digs alone and returns empty handed, reporting old bones moldy nuts and a bag of yellow rocks as their finds. They depart in frustration, heading home after sundown.
Mothers Day tribute urges lasting honor to mothers
A reflective piece extols Mothers Day as a Sabbath for honoring mothers, urging ongoing appreciation beyond a single day. It suggests wearing a flower as a small gesture and emphasizes that a mother’s reward lies in the lifelong achievements of her children, urging readers to embody virtue daily.
This Turtle Likes Aut Eggs
A San Diego letter describes Nina Pimbley's pet turtle Napoleon with eight inches length, armor shell, and breakfast of ant eyes with lettuce. Napoleon naps in a tank rack, hibernates in winter, and enjoys summer year round in San Diego. A separate Brookhaven note tells of Edward Hurst's rabbit that escapes backward from a cage and yawns after long stretches.
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San Diego
California
Nina F. Pimbley
Nina
Napoleon
Corsica
Florida
Brookhaven
Mississippi
Edward Hurst
Edeward
Trixie the talking dog from Millstadt Illinois thrills family
Dorothy Baltz and her brothers train Trixie a fox terrier bull dog mix to bark on cue after balloon bursts. The dog barks once or twice when commanded and catches balls, climbs stairs, and poses at the window ready to defend. He enjoys hunting and howls until given permission to join trips. Readers invited to write about their pets.
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Dorothy Baltz
Millstadt
Ilinois
Trixie
Dorothy
Young Cara Walks Downtown Despite Father’s Wealth
A lively scene shows Cara, a wealthy figure named in the piece, strolling downtown to shop with a new hat. She walks near traffic on a spring day as a vehicle nearly strikes her, highlighting daily life amid luxury. The account mixes social portrait with a street safety moment.
How Baseballs Are Made From Natural Materials
A visit to a major baseball factory reveals the full manufacturing process. Horsehide covers, 282 hand-sewn stitches, and carefully selected cotton and wool yarns form a regulation ball. The cover thickness varies by ball quality, and dampened hides stretch to fit then dry snugly.
What's the Matter? Answer will be found elsewhere on this page
The note indicates the explanation or resolution is located in another section of the page. This teaser hints at a follow-up item or reference to be consulted for the full answer.
Every Revolution Must End Onboard Drill
An officer aboard a battleship trains his crew with unconventional commands. A sailor named Murphy complains of discomfort and claims he is coasting, while another notes a rumbling like a wagon crossing a bridge, prompting a brisk, comical exchange about breakfast choices.
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Murphy
Funs and Fragments in a Quirky News Stand Scene
A playful collage of jokes and quips features a fire anecdote, a wagging dog with axle grease, and a Scotchman awaiting later editions for football news. The scene centers on a reader engaging with headlines at a news stand and a weather joke about a North Pole pole.
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Edinburgh Express
Dundee
Johnny
North Pole
Harrowing Harrow: George’s Bedtime Mishap In Field
A boy on weekend farming drives a harrow while drowsy and loses control. His uncle recovers him after the horse team bolts across the field, blaming a sleepy boy and a possible snake in the wood. The tale blends humor with rural danger.
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George
Harrow
Odd riddles and lines from an old reader’s note
Fragments of quirky phrases and misread lines recounting jokes about faces hogs beards and apples. The garbled wording hints at a playful list of puns and misunderstandings from a bygone page with scattered numbers and jumbled endings.
Three Musicians Seek Instrument Roles in Solo Pieces
In a special concert, Cecille Lyon notes an orchestra of many musicians will perform favorite pieces. Three performers will offer solos, each playing distinct instruments, forming a harmonious trio.
Beheaded letters spell a musical instrument
Puzzle text asks to behead words to reveal two musical instruments hidden in a sentence. It guides removing initial letters from phrases like parcel lost and automobile to yield hearing organ and other items, forming a final musical instrument from the remaining letters.
Word Squarettes Awards Reveal Roots of Word Squares
Four awards shown reveal roots of word squares extending on all sides and forming parts of six letter words. The definitions guide easy construction of the remaining letters, providing a concise puzzle around connected vocabulary.
Puzzle Clue List Hints At Hidden Words In Flight of Words
A fragmented riddle asks readers to transpose letters in a musical instrument to reveal a “MOaHInG” note. The scattered items include plane surface body parts games bugs machines heavenly bodies and other assorted terms. The puzzle implies hidden wordplay and letter shifts.
Answers to Puzzles From The Paged Column Ada
Puzzle items list coded phrases and word associations citing instruments, shapes, and mixed word squares. The scattered entries include references to diamond, instruments like cello and harps, and numbered word pairs with vertical and horizontal clues.
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Orran
That's Different Big Boy Arm Strength Comment
A fragmented cartoonish exchange shows two boys boasting about strength with a punchy line about stopping a train with a right arm and a follow up remark from another boy. The piece reads like a playful sports or flier style snippet.
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