SEPTEMBER 24, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: George M'Call and the Catawissa Railroad. Impact: George M'Call's influence in railroads and coal didn't just fuel the industrial revolution; it inadvertently sparked a nationwide obsession with trains, leading to the modern-day fascination with model railroads and countless dad hobbies.. Fact: If only McCall had known that operating a railroad would one day lead to endless debates about the best train sets to buy for your kids—because nothing says 'family bonding' like arguing over miniature tracks!.
• Headline: John T. Scheepers: Tulip Industry Pioneer. Impact: John T. Scheepers' quest to popularize tulips unwittingly started the Great Flower Wars of the 20th century, where gardeners competed to outdo each other with increasingly bizarre hybrid blooms. Who knew a flower could spark such rivalry?. Fact: Scheepers was not just a tulip expert; he was a floral trendsetter. Today, people still argue about whether tulips are more impressive than their overpriced cousins, the roses..
• Headline: France Mobilizes for Czech Defense. Impact: France's readiness to defend Czechoslovakia marked the beginning of a shaky alliance that would later result in a tangled web of treaties and misunderstandings leading to a global conflict. Thanks, guys—great job on the diplomacy!. Fact: Daladier's confidence was so high that he probably thought a good pep talk could deter Hitler. Spoiler alert: it didn't work..
• Headline: Davega to Open New Store. Impact: Davega's new store opening in Brooklyn might seem mundane, but it laid the groundwork for Brooklyn's transformation into the hipster capital of the world. Somewhere, a barista is thanking Davega for their artisan coffee gear.. Fact: If there’s a Davega store in Brooklyn, you can bet the prices will be inflated by at least 50% just because it’s in Brooklyn. Welcome to the future of retail!.
• Headline: ANDREW MACPHAIL, NOTED PATHOLOGIST; Canadian Author and Educator Taught at McGill-Dies at 73. Impact: Andrew Macphail's contributions to pathology and education shaped the future of medical understanding in Canada. His passing left a gap that inspired a generation of students to become just slightly less confused about their own health.. Fact: Macphail's life was dedicated to teaching, which is impressive considering the average student’s attention span today is shorter than a TikTok video. Rest in peace, Andrew..
• Headline: MILITIA PATROLS ROADS IN VERMONT; Most of Damage in Burlington Area Caused by Uprooted Trees. Impact: The militia patrolling Vermont's roads due to storm damage was a precursor to the modern-day National Guard's role in disaster response. Who knew that uprooted trees could lead to organized military intervention?. Fact: In Vermont, if you don't have a militia or some kind of community support group for storm damage, are you even living there? It's practically a requirement!.
• Headline: RECORD OF TODAY BURIED FOR 6939; 5,000-Year Time- Capsule Is Lowered Into Well on the World's Fair Grounds CONTAINS 1,000 PICTURES 10,0O000OWords Compressed Into 1,100 Feet of Microfilm Give Message to Posterity Newsreel Is Included Headings of 15 Sequences 100 Solid Objects Enclosed Speculates on Posterity. Impact: The burial of a 5,000-year time capsule is a bold statement—especially if the future generations open it and wonder why our biggest worry was whether to save or recycle plastic. Spoiler alert: the answer is yes.. Fact: If they buried 1,000 pictures and 100 solid objects, we can only hope they included a few memes. Future historians will need a laugh, after all!.
• Headline: FIGHT ON NOISE WON BY GRAMERCY PARK; Employe of I. R. T. Powerhouse Convicted and Receives a Suspended Sentence. Impact: The Gramercy Park noise dispute illustrates how urban areas have continually battled over noise pollution, leading to a future where people wear noise-canceling headphones like a fashion statement. Thanks, I.R.T. Powerhouse!. Fact: Congratulations to Gramercy Park for winning the noise battle! Now if only they could do something about the sound of hipsters discussing their last avocado toast brunch..
• Headline: NBC Accused by Jersey. Impact: NBC’s legal troubles over construction permits would kick off a long history of media companies wrestling with regulations. Spoiler: they're still wrestling, and it’s not pretty.. Fact: If only NBC had chosen to build a time machine instead of a radio station, they could have avoided all this legal drama. Just imagine the ratings!.