th,
Helen M. Shearer, Florry and Daisy, Maud Dale, Pearl Collins, Maud
Zeamer, Rosa Mary D., May Harvey, George Thomas.
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Correct answers to puzzles are received from George D. S., Edward,
Maggie Horn, K. T. W., M. E. Norcross, Nena C., Karl Kinkel, Addie
Giles, Frank Lomas, Mary E. Fortenbaugh, "Morning Star," Effie K.
Talboys, Myra M. Hendley, Charlie Rossmann, Florence E. Iffla,
"Chiquot," G. Volckhausen, Ralph M. Fay, H. A. Bent, Daisy Violet
Morris.
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PUZZLES FROM YOUNG CONTRIBUTORS.
No. 1.
ENIGMA.
My first in white, but not in black.
My second in nail, but not in tack.
My third in love, but not in hate.
My fourth in luck, but not in fate.
My fifth in ship, but not in boat.
My sixth in atom, not in mote.
My seventh in man, but not in boy.
My eighth in trouble, not in joy.
My ninth in head, but not in tail.
My tenth in turtle, not in snail.
My eleventh in cake, but not in bread.
My twelfth in yellow, not in red.
My thirteenth in wrong, but not in right.
My fourteenth in squire, not in knight.
My fifteenth in run, but not in walk.
My sixteenth in chatter, not in talk.
My seventeenth in horse, but not in mule.
My eighteenth in govern, not in rule,
My nineteenth in rain, but not in snow.
A warrior I, who long ago
In a famous battle won kingdom and crown,
And covered my name with high renown.
CARRIE.
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No. 2.
DIAMONDS.
1. In Scotland. A solid, heavy substance which easily changes its
character. Something never at rest. A verb. In Scotland.
2. In Constantinople. A bird. Agreeable to the taste. A verb. In
Constantinople.
KATIE.
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No. 3.
WORD SQUARES.
1. First, to beg. Second, a rampart. Third, to suit. Fourth, steam.
Fifth, a passageway.
GEORGE.
2. First, a place for skating. Second, thought. Third, cleanly. Fourth,
a girl's name.
EDWIN.
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No. 4.
NUMERICAL CHARADE.
I am the title of a celebrated book composed of 16 letters.
My 4, 10, 2, 7, 14 is dirt.
My 12, 5, 11, 4 is an intoxicating beverage.
My 3, 14, 8, 16 signifies smaller.
My 13, 6, 9, 1, 3, 14, 15 are undulations.
WESTERN STAR.
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES IN NO. 42.
No. 1.
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