SEPTEMBER 23, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Misuse of Eager and Anxious in 1933. Impact: The misuse of 'eager' and 'anxious' led to a linguistic civil war, where grammar enthusiasts became the new gladiators of the digital age. Fast forward to today, and we have entire social media platforms dedicated to correcting your grammar while simultaneously ruining your self-esteem.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'anxiety' comes from the Latin 'anxietas,' which means 'to choke or strangle'? Sounds about right for language enthusiasts..
• Headline: Marquise Polignac's U.S. Visit Announcement. Impact: Marquise Melchior de Polignac's visit to the U.S. was the spark that ignited a passion for French pastries in America. Today, we can thank her for the croissant craze that has led to an unprecedented amount of butter consumption.. Fact: Fun fact: Marquise Melchior is not related to the famous Melchior from the Nativity story, but you’d think she was with the amount of gifts she probably brought..
• Headline: New York City Mayoralty Race Strategies. Impact: The political maneuvering around the New York City mayoralty created a ripple effect that led to the birth of countless conspiracy theorists trying to connect every election to the existence of aliens. The truth is out there, folks.. Fact: Did you know that Tammany Hall, known for its corrupt practices, was once described as a 'merry-go-round of political patronage'? They really knew how to keep the rides fun and the money flowing..
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: The publication of 'Poor Splendid Wings' changed the literary landscape, causing a chain reaction of aspiring authors to write about their own struggles with terrible titles and even worse plots. We're still trying to recover from the 2020s 'Wings of Mediocrity.'. Fact: Did you know that 'Poor Splendid Wings' was originally titled 'Wings of the Poor'? But the editor thought that sounded too much like a charity flyer..
• Headline: 68,607 in Illinois Get Rises.. Impact: The wage increases in Illinois set off a chain reaction of labor movements across the country, ultimately leading to the invention of the coffee break. Because nothing says 'I deserve a raise' like a good cup of joe.. Fact: Fun fact: The first coffee break is believed to have occurred in the 19th century, precisely when workers realized they could get paid while pretending to work!.
• Headline: Ocean Travelers. Impact: The unemployment crisis among ocean travelers led to a new trend: 'staycations' by the sea, where people would pretend to travel while actually just laying on the beach reading about travel. Now that’s what I call a win-win.. Fact: Did you know that during the Great Depression, many people took to the oceans just to escape the land? Too bad they didn't have Instagram back then to show off their adventures..
• Headline: Phoenix Securities Votes 75-Cent Dividend On Preferred Stock; Ends Voting Trust. Impact: Phoenix Securities' 75-cent dividend sparked a mini-revolution in corporate dividends, leading to the rise of 'dividend hunters' who scour the markets like pirates looking for treasure. Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of stock!. Fact: Did you know that dividends are often seen as a sign of a company's health? So, if you ever feel sick, just remember to check your stock portfolio..
• Headline: MacLEOD TAKES MEDAL.; Leads Field With 73 In Morris County Invitation Golf.. Impact: MacLeod taking a medal in golf had a profound impact on the future of amateur golf tournaments, inspiring everyday folks to believe they too could win something shiny for just hitting a tiny ball with a stick. The delusions of grandeur are still going strong.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'golf' is an acronym for 'Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden'? Thankfully, we've moved past that nonsense—now everyone can avoid hitting the ball equally!.