Item 05: John D. Wilson diary, 20 March-17 May 1917 - Page 139
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[Page 139]
5.
The Button Puzzle
2/4/17
[Sketch of puzzle]
There are two buttons, one on each loop. The loop is attached to a piece of wood with three holes in it as shown. There is a half hitch in the middle, and the string is tied securely at each end of the wood. The puzzle consists in placing the two buttons on the one loop.
Plant 4 small trees equal distance from each other.
Sol. 3/4/17
[sketch of puzzle]
A pyramid or cone, one on top & on the 3 corners at the base.
4.
Take 45 from 45, and have 45 a remainder.
Ansr.
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0 = 45
0-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 = 45
0-2-4-6-9-1-3-5-6-9 = 45
The Bricklayers Puzzle:-
Can you get two ends, two stretchers, and a jointer out of 1 brick?
Solution.
[sketch of brick]
1 & 2 ends or headers, 3 & 4. stretchers, 5. jointer.
How many ropes does a full rigged ship require?
Ansr. None, She is fully supplied.
2/4/17