JULY 7, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Borah's Caution Against Nomination. Impact: Had Borah been nominated, perhaps the rise of the dry movement might have led to an entirely different era of cocktail culture - or maybe just more awkward parties with soda water. Who knew a little uprising could influence the future of mixology?. Fact: Borah's reluctance to run might have saved thousands from the horrors of a 1920s political campaign - because who needs more drama when you can just drink gin in secret?.
• Headline: Belgian Tax Affects Canada and France. Impact: This tax might have sparked a worldwide debate on luxury items, leading to the eventual rise of IKEA as the go-to for affordable, yet stylish furniture. Who knew a tax could revolutionize flat-pack living?. Fact: Because nothing says 'we love international relations' quite like slapping a tax on luxury goods. It's the adult version of 'nanny nanny boo boo'..
• Headline: Esther Grew Weds Augustin Parker Jr.. Impact: This union might have been the catalyst for countless awkward family gatherings, where distant relatives inquire about grandchildren. A true ripple effect through the lineage of awkward small talk!. Fact: Esther Grew's wedding was probably the most exciting thing to happen in Wellesley that year. I mean, have you ever been to Wellesley? It's like a perpetual book club..
• Headline: WATER WRIT IS UPHELD.; Westchester Judge Rules Service Is Necessity In Peekskill Section.. Impact: This ruling could have set the groundwork for future debates on essential services, leading to the creation of the 'Great Water Wars' of the 21st century. Who knew a judge could influence future dystopian novels?. Fact: This decision proved that when it comes to water, one man's necessity is another man's inconvenience. Just ask anyone who's ever tried to find a public restroom!.
• Headline: DENIES THE CITY LAGS IN PAYING FOR RELIEF; Taylor Aide Holds Grocers Are Exaggerating When They Say $500,000 Is Long Overdue. BILLS MET IN TWO MONTHS This Is Normal Procedure, He Explains, Though Errors May Delay Some Food Checks. TO MEET STORE MEN TODAY Municipal Workers' Response to the Salvation Army Appeal Is Praised by Patterson.. Impact: This denial of lagging payments may have inspired a future generation of accountants to add 'creative writing' to their skill set. After all, who doesn't love a good story about missing checks?. Fact: In the world of municipal finance, ‘two months’ is like saying ‘I’ll be there in five minutes’ - it’s always a stretch of the imagination!.
• Headline: Petition North Dakota Dry Repeal.. Impact: Had this petition succeeded sooner, we might have avoided an entire century of people trying to hide their drinking habits. The underground speakeasy could have been a simple bar down the street!. Fact: Repealing the dry laws could have saved countless families from the embarrassment of pretending to enjoy non-alcoholic beer at parties. Cheers to that!.
• Headline: 'BIG JIM' CLARK DIES IN BOOTLEGGER FEUD; Key Witness in I'm Alone Case Is Slain in Dispute Over Money in New Orleans.. Impact: The violent demise of Big Jim may have sparked a whole new level of caution in the underworld, leading to the phrase 'Don't bring a knife to a gun fight' being coined a decade earlier. Who knew crime could be educational?. Fact: Big Jim's life was a classic example of how the wrong friends can lead to a very permanent exit - a cautionary tale for all those in the 'business'..
• Headline: SLEEPS FOR THREE DAYS.; Newark Man's Case Is Puzzling to Hospital Physicians.. Impact: This mysterious three-day slumber may have revolutionized naps, leading to a future where productivity is measured by snoozes rather than hours worked. Can I get a 'preach'?. Fact: This man’s ability to sleep for three days could put even the laziest of cats to shame. And we all know cats have mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing!.