Object of the Day: The Domestic Sewing Machine Co.

Click on image to see the old goat.

When I go on a goat cart ride, I always like to load up the vehicle with us much extra stuff as possible. I like to put an enormous and very stiff doll in the back. And, I like to tie a ribbon around my dog as well as the whip I use to get the goats a-goin’. Yes, I’ll put on my tam and my little pants and drive my giant sister around the countryside. You see, she can’t walk. Poor thing has unusually tiny feet for her body. She’s still strong though. Oh, yes, she can steer those goats over any terrain.

I don’t know.

This trade card is, as stated, “Compliments of the ‘Domestic’ Sewing Machine Co.” I’m not quite sure what the image has to do with sewing machines, except that you can use one to sew all the extras bows onto your little Nineteenth Century outfits.

Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.

So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...

What is that which goes with a carriage, comes with a carriage, is of no use to a carriage, and yet the carriage cannot go without it?

And, the answer is...

NOISE

Which falls somewhere between Darcy's satellite radio, Gene's mother-in-law, and Dashwood's existentialism and closest to Angelo's answer of a horn.  Well done, today.  Come back next week for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.

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Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.

So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...

What walks all day on its head?

And, the answer is...

A shoe nail!

As usual, you all came up with some much more clever answers than the real answer.  Come back for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles on an upcoming Friday!

Mr. Punch wants you to always know “the way to do it,” so why not check out our “That’s the way to do it!” products which are available only at our online store.  

Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.

So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...

Poke your fingers in my eyes to open wide my jaws and fuel my greedy lust.

And, the answer is...

Scissors.

This was a weird one, I know.  You all gave brave and ingenious answers and I am duly proud, as is Mr. Punch.  Come back next Friday for another of "Mr. Punch's Puzzles."

Mr. Punch wants you to always know “the way to do it,” so why not check out our “That’s the way to do it!” products which are available only at our online store.  

Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.

So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...

What is that of which the common sort is best?

And, the answer is...

Common Sense

which also happened to be today's chapter title.  I think you all gave some very funny and/or intelligent answers today.  It's difficult to single out anyone in particular.  We will see you soon for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.

Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.

So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...

I'm hard yet soft, 

I am colored yet clear, 

I am fruity and sweet, 

What am I?

I shall post the answer this evening...

Listen, at least I'm not doing annoying "giffing out" commercials.  Come on, buy some shirts and mugs.  

Ho, ho, ho, and such...

Check out our “That’s the way to do it!” products which are available only at our online store.  

Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.

So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...

What is the difference between a hill and a pill?

The answer is...

To get up a hill is a struggle.
To get down a pill is a struggle.

We had a wonderful array of answers today from Darcy's and Dashwood's poetry, Matt's and Carolyn's fancy word-play, some nerdy stuff from Barb, politics from our Kathy, the usual sunshine from Angelo, relative gloom from Gene, and a new poster.  Welcome Zak!  

Since next week is Thanks-a-ma-giving (and Chanukkah) in these parts, there will be no riddle next Friday, but, come back the following week for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.  And, Sam, wherever you are...we'll be thinking of you.

Christmas is coming.

The goose is getting fat.

He's going to need some new shirts.

S

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