DECEMBER 15, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cleveland Mourns Van Sweringen's Passing. Impact: The massive turnout at Van Sweringen's funeral stirred so much sympathy that it inadvertently sparked a nationwide trend of extravagant funerals. Eventually, this evolved into the 'celebrity funeral' phenomenon, where people began hiring event planners for their afterlife send-offs.. Fact: Did you know that a funeral can cost more than a wedding? Guess it's easier to impress the dead than the living!.
• Headline: Impact of 1935 Trade Treaty on Radio Industry. Impact: The underwhelming benefits of the treaty led to a secret society of radio manufacturers who vowed to create the most confusing radio broadcasts to keep the public guessing. This eventually birthed the 'mystery radio' genre, where no one knew what was on the air.. Fact: Isn't it funny how treaties often promise more than they deliver? Kind of like a politician's campaign promises!.
• Headline: PLANTS AIDED BY HORMONE; Iowa Botanist says Substance Speeds Growth, Spreads Roots.. Impact: The discovery of this growth hormone not only revolutionized farming but also sparked a secret underground movement among plants to overthrow their human caretakers. Rumor has it, they’re still plotting.. Fact: Ever wonder if plants are actually plotting against us? Just wait until they learn to communicate; it’ll be a real garden party!.
• Headline: New Editions, Fine & Otherwise. Impact: The release of new book editions caused a panic among collectors, leading to an underground book trading network that still operates today. Who knew the literary world could be so cutthroat?. Fact: In the book world, a new edition can be more valuable than gold... if you're a hoarder, that is!.
• Headline: YANKEE VOYAGERS WRECKED IN THE SOUTH SEAS; Young Sailors on Schooner Cimba Hit a Coral Reef Off the Fiji Islands. Impact: This shipwreck led to a surge in maritime safety regulations, which then inspired countless bad pirate movies. So, thank you, Cimba, for ensuring our cinematic treasure-hunt dreams remain intact.. Fact: Sailors have been sinking ships since time immemorial. Maybe they just really like the ocean... or they can't read maps..
• Headline: GAS STATION DOTS ROADS; Keen Competition Keeps Its Proprietors Alert And Eager to Please. Impact: The rise of gas stations along highways eventually led to the birth of road trip snacks. Yes, folks, if it weren't for competition, we'd have no beef jerky or questionable hot dogs at our disposal.. Fact: Gas stations are like the fast food joints of the road—overpriced snacks and questionable restrooms, but hey, at least they have gas!.
• Headline: Mail Ships to Europe Carry Record Load; Chance for Yale Delivery by Mailing Today. Impact: The record loads on mail ships led to a logistics revolution, paving the way for express delivery services. You can thank those poor ships for your next-day delivery addiction.. Fact: Mailing something used to take weeks; now it takes hours. Who knew the post office was just a glorified delivery service?.