SEPTEMBER 3, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Catherine Meyer Betrothed Announcement. Impact: This engagement sparked a series of royal marriages, leading to a centuries-long feud over who gets to use the best wedding cake recipe. Spoiler: it was never resolved.. Fact: Did you know that betrothals were basically medieval Tinder? Swipe right for true love, swipe left for political alliances!.
• Headline: Sports Show for 60,000 Children. Impact: The event inspired a generation of children to dream big—about becoming athletes, police officers, or just really good at avoiding both.. Fact: Because nothing says 'community engagement' like a bunch of leaders showing up for a photo op while children wonder why the ice cream truck is not in sight..
• Headline: Westchester Bank Auction History. Impact: The auction was a pivotal moment that led to a frenzy of bank hoarding, eventually leading to the invention of the phrase 'money can't buy happiness'—thanks, Westchester.. Fact: Fun fact: banks auctioning their assets is basically the adult version of a yard sale, but with less lemonade and more financial ruin..
• Headline: EDMUND J. TINSDALE, HAD SERVED ON BENCH; Ex-Acting Justice of the State Supreme Court Was Superior Court Referee--Dies at 87. Impact: Tinsdale's death marked the end of an era in judicial history, prompting a nationwide panic over whether judges could still wear those ridiculously oversized robes.. Fact: Judges have a long history of being called 'Your Honor,' which is ironic considering how rarely they get to sit in their own living rooms..
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES; The Cipher Certain Reports. Impact: The deciphering of these reports led to a secret society of bookworms who now control the world's literary discourse—watch out, Netflix!. Fact: Fun fact: decoding ciphers is like reading a book in reverse—except the ending is usually much less satisfying..
• Headline: Conacher a Liberal Candidate. Impact: Conacher's candidacy inadvertently led to a sitcom about political campaigns that only aired in the minds of frustrated voters.. Fact: Did you know that being a political candidate is just like being a contestant on a reality show, only with more debates and less chance of winning a yacht?.
• Headline: FRENCH BANK CUTS ITS RATE TO 3 1/2%; Discount Reduction From 4% Held to Show Government Plans Easier-Money Policy. Impact: This decision caused a domino effect in global finance, leading to a future where people actually believed that 'easy money' could come without strings attached.. Fact: Ah, the classic 'cut rates' move—because nothing says 'we're in control' like making it cheaper to borrow money..
• Headline: $8,375 Opium Seized on Liner. Impact: The seizure of opium turned into a legendary tale of smuggling that inspired both movies and a new line of 'sophisticated' tea blends.. Fact: Fun fact: opium was once considered a cure-all; it’s like the Victorian version of 'just take an aspirin.' Spoiler alert: it wasn’t effective..
• Headline: DOROTHY ROUND WED; WIMBLEDON CHAMPION; Crowd of 3,000 Breaks Through Police Lines to Greet Her and Husband, Dr. Douglas Little. Impact: This wedding sparked a new trend in celebrity weddings, leading to ever-increasing crowds at nuptials until we ended up with the royal wedding spectacle we have today.. Fact: Did you know that breaking through police lines to celebrate a wedding is just one step short of crashing the reception for free cake?.