JULY 4, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragedy Strikes at Des Moines Circus. Impact: The elephant's tragic act became a key moment in circus history, leading to stricter regulations on animal treatment. Ironically, this incident spurred a wave of veganism that ultimately made it to mainstream fast food menus. Thank you, circus elephant!. Fact: Fun fact: elephants are known for their intelligence, but apparently they also have a knack for dramatic exits..
• Headline: INSURGENTS START GREAT OFFENSIVE; With Huge Force Assembled, They Strike for Valencia--Make Gain of 4 Miles Two Big Forces Massed Action at Aldehuela INSURGENTS START GREAT OFFENSIVE Rebels Advance Four Miles THRUST BY REBELS Report Big Loyalist Losses. Impact: The insurgents' offensive was a pivotal moment that eventually led to a series of misunderstandings that could rival any soap opera. So many twists and turns, it’s almost as if history has a flair for the dramatics!. Fact: Did you know that military offensives often start with a lot of enthusiasm and end with everyone just wanting to go home? Sounds like a really bad team-building exercise..
• Headline: WIDENER'S VICTRIX WINS FRENCH STAKE; American-Owned Colt Leads 12 Rivals From Start. Impact: Widener's victory may have inspired future generations of horse owners to believe they could also win a stake in life. Spoiler alert: they couldn’t, but at least they got a trophy for participation.. Fact: Did you know that horse racing is the only sport where you can lose a fortune, but at least look stylish doing it?.
• Headline: MARJORIE R. SNARE ENGAGED TO MARRY; Englewood, N. J., Girl Becomes Fiancee of Philip Reed. Impact: Marjorie's engagement was the ultimate plot twist in small-town drama. It probably sparked a series of matchmaking attempts among her friends that led to even more complicated love triangles. Thanks, Marjorie!. Fact: Did you know that engagement announcements are basically the social media equivalent of 'look at me, I'm still relevant!'?.
• Headline: HARRY S. BOOKSTAVER. Impact: Harry S. Bookstaver's life probably inspired a line of motivational quotes that all ended with, 'Just keep swimming.' Or maybe he just liked to keep things low-key, like a true Jedi of historical footnotes.. Fact: Did you know that Harry S. Bookstaver's name sounds like he should be the secret author of an underground spy novel? Spoiler: he isn't..