SEPTEMBER 12, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Wolcott Gibbs' Legacy. Impact: If Mr. Wolcott Gibbs had never graced us with his neuroses, we might have avoided decades of awkward dinner parties where people discuss their 'feelings' instead of just enjoying the food. Thanks, Gibbs.. Fact: Gibbs was known for his sharp wit. Some say he was the original meme-maker of his time, minus the internet and the cats..
• Headline: Exploring Crime Through Puzzles. Impact: The book on crime puzzles led to the rise of amateur sleuths. Without it, we might not have ever realized that solving mysteries could be a fun way to avoid our own problems.. Fact: Did you know that the first mystery novel was published in 1868? Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well for the main character..
• Headline: COPELAND BACKERS FIGHT TO OFFSET CREWS DEFECTION; 11 Leaders Confer and Pre- diction Is Made Senator Will Carry Brooklyn by 10,000; LA GUARDIA AIDES ELATED; Copeland Denies His Rallies Are Small--Mahoney Says He Will Work With New Deal; The City Campaign. Impact: The political maneuvering in NYC left a lasting mark, ensuring that every election season would be filled with wild predictions and even wilder claims—because who doesn’t love a good circus?. Fact: LaGuardia was known for his larger-than-life personality. He once read the comics to kids at the airport to cheer them up. Who knew politics could be so... entertaining?.
• Headline: DRYS ASSAIL DATA OF WETS ON CRIME; Anti-Saloon League Offers Federal Figures in Challenge to Those of Distillers; SAYS INTOXIOATION RISES; Drunken Driving Also Shows an Increase Since Repeal, State ment Asserts. Impact: The Anti-Saloon League’s challenge sparked an ongoing debate about alcohol that would ripple through history, eventually leading to even more creative ways to hide booze in your house.. Fact: Prohibition led to the rise of speakeasies, where people could drink in secret. It’s like a secret club, but with more jazz and less chance of getting caught..
• Headline: BUILDING COST RISE MAY LEAD TO 'BOOM'; Architectural Forum Builds Prediction on Experiences in Former Years; PREDICATED ON RENT RISE; Construction Costs Too High, Rentals Too Low to Spur Housing, Forum Asserts. Impact: The predictions of a construction boom had everyone rushing to build, which later resulted in countless unfinished projects, leading future generations to wonder if they were just really ambitious treehouses.. Fact: Boom cycles are basically the economy's way of playing 'hot potato' with housing. Spoiler: it always ends in someone losing their house..
• Headline: WALLACE FOR PRICES THAT SPUR FOOD SALE; Tells Pennsylvania Rally Crops Must Be Balanced, However, to Give Farmers a Profit. Impact: Wallace's rally for farmer profits set off a chain reaction of agricultural policies that ensured we would always have a bunch of politicians talking about crops instead of real issues—because who doesn’t love corn?. Fact: Farmers have been balancing crops like a high-stakes game of Jenga for centuries. One wrong move, and the whole thing comes crashing down—literally..
• Headline: ROAST BEEF OF ENGLAND. Impact: The discussion about roast beef set the stage for endless dinner debates about food preferences, leading to a world where every meal is a chance for culinary critique. Thanks, England.. Fact: Roast beef has been a staple in England since the 18th century. Just imagine the arguments over how well-done it should be!.
• Headline: BOOM DAYS FOR BUTTE; With Copper Up, Mining Town Puts on a Show For Tourist Crowds. Impact: Butte’s mining boom attracted tourists, turning the town into a must-see destination—because who doesn’t want to visit a place named after a bottom?. Fact: The name 'Butte' comes from the French word for 'small hill.' So really, it’s a town named after an adorable little bump. How quaint..
• Headline: 'FOUR, FOUR-FIFTY--SOLD!'; The Rural Auctioneer of Antiques Says His Piece, and Motor Cars, Laden, Roll Into Town. Impact: The rural auctioneer's antics helped establish the antique market, leading to generations of people overpaying for things their grandparents threw away. Thank you for that.. Fact: Auctioneers have been known to have some of the fastest mouths in the world. It's like an Olympic sport, but with more antiques and fewer medals..