SEPTEMBER 22, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fusion Party Divides on Harvey Endorsement. Impact: This political indecision led to a butterfly effect where future mayors learned that following the crowd can be a slippery slope. Who knew refusing to endorse a candidate could lead to a future where no one trusts political endorsements at all? Thanks, Fusion Heads!. Fact: Fusion parties: because why not mix the ingredients of confusion and chaos in politics?.
• Headline: Limit Imposed on Scrip Exchanges. Impact: Setting limits on scrip exchange caused a minor panic that rippled through the economy, leading to the invention of the term 'scrip-tacular failure'—a phrase that would later describe many financial crises.. Fact: Scrip: the original cryptocurrency, only less trendy and way more confusing..
• Headline: R. K. Mellon’s Alaskan Bear Hunt. Impact: R. K. Mellon’s successful bear-hunting trip not only inspired future hunters but also gave rise to a series of bear-themed reality TV shows, although none were particularly successful—who knew watching bears was so boring?. Fact: Bears: the original influencers of the wilderness, the true kings of the forest… until humans came along with rifles..
• Headline: NEW-TYPE ENGINE BUILDING FOR B.&O.; 100-Mile Speed With 14 Cars Claimed for Locomotive to Use Steam Power. Impact: This locomotive innovation sparked a never-ending race between rail companies, leading to the modern belief that bigger engines equate to better travel—until airplanes took over, obviously.. Fact: Steam power: proof that we once thought belching clouds of smoke was a good idea for transportation..
• Headline: MISS ESTHER SANDS ENGAGED TO MARRY; Port Chester Girl, Alumna of Greenwich Academy, to Be Wed to Lon Hocker Jr.. Impact: The engagement of Esther Sands set off a chain reaction of wedding trends, resulting in the birth of the 'Pinterest wedding'—complete with overpriced floral arrangements and awkward family photos.. Fact: Engagements: the only time people are excited about a ring that’s not a snack..
• Headline: Spectacle Is Enhanced by Feminine Contingent; WOMEN APPLAUDED IN DAY OF MARCHING. Impact: This day of marching became a pivotal moment in women's rights movements, where applause turned into action, leading to the eventual realization that women can do more than just look pretty in parades.. Fact: Marching: the original form of protest before hashtags and Twitter threads made it too easy..
• Headline: ANZACS' PARADE UNLIKE LEGION'S; Australian Editor Says There Were Mote Tears Than Cheers in Sydney on April 25. Impact: The emotional tone of the ANZAC parade shaped how memorials were conducted for years to come, reminding us that sometimes, it’s okay to cry while honoring the brave.. Fact: ANZAC Day: a poignant reminder that war is less about glory and more about the stories we carry with us..
• Headline: SEC ACTS TO GUARD DATA; Tightens Its Rule on Confidential Documents Subpoenaed. Impact: The SEC's move to tighten rules on confidential documents led to a future where corporate transparency became a buzzword, yet we still can’t get a straight answer from anyone. Thanks, SEC!. Fact: Confidential documents: because who doesn’t love a good mystery wrapped in a corporate enigma?.
• Headline: U. S. SUGAR SHOWS INCREASE IN INCOME; $871,082 Reported for Year to June 30, Against the 1936 Total of $804,910. Impact: This sweet financial news sugar-coated the reality of impending health crises, leading to a future where everyone forgot that sugar is not actually a food group.. Fact: Sugar: the not-so-secret ingredient for sweetening up your life... or ruining it, depending on how much you consume..