NOVEMBER 16, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Housing Policy Conflicts Addressed to Roosevelt. Impact: This housing policy kerfuffle led to a chain reaction where every federal agency suddenly thought they were housing experts. By the end of it, even the Department of Agriculture was trying to sell you a mortgage on a cornfield.. Fact: In reality, housing policies are often clearer than your last text message after a few drinks..
• Headline: Thrilling Drama Premieres in London. Impact: The drama of this newsman inspired a whole genre of investigative journalism that eventually birthed true crime podcasts. So thank this reporter for making you realize you can't just binge-watch Netflix in peace anymore.. Fact: The 'Murder Gang' story didn't actually involve any gang members; they were just really bad at poker..
• Headline: Lola F. Miles Engagement Announcement. Impact: This engagement sparked a rivalry that led to a series of dramatic public breakups in Jersey City, ultimately causing the advent of reality TV.. Fact: Engagements in the 1930s were basically the Tinder of their time—minus the swiping and with more family pressure..
• Headline: Tea Opens 'Hill Billy' Sale.. Impact: The launch of the 'Hill Billy' sale inadvertently created the hipster movement decades later, as ironic crafts became all the rage. Now you can find 'hill billy' art in every overpriced Brooklyn loft.. Fact: Tea was the beverage of choice, because nothing says 'handcrafted' like a warm cup of herbal infusion while browsing eccentric crafts..
• Headline: Wallander -- Engler.. Impact: This marriage sparked a series of social gatherings that would forever change the dynamics of Jersey City club meetings, leading to awkward small talk and someone inevitably bringing up the weather.. Fact: Marriage announcements were once the original social media posts, only without the likes, shares, or memes..
• Headline: Ortgies -- Mthewson.. Impact: This marriage inadvertently led to the creation of a family dynasty that would become known for their delicious cookies—thus changing the dessert landscape forever.. Fact: Marriage was often seen as a business deal back then, so in a way, they were just the original power couple..
• Headline: Would Widen Bakers' Strike.. Impact: The bakers' strike was the first ripple in the dough that eventually led to every foodie in New York City claiming to be a bread expert. Thanks a lot, Local 50.. Fact: Striking bakers often had more dough in their pockets than those actually working—because who can resist a good loaf?.
• Headline: CITY GETS $375,000 FOR TRANSIENT AID; Deutsch Tells Delegation of Jobless Money From State TERA Will Be Accepted.. Impact: This unexpected windfall of funds for transient aid led to the creation of countless bureaucratic positions, which now exist solely to make sure money is spent as inefficiently as possible.. Fact: In government, $375,000 can disappear faster than a pizza at a kid's birthday party..