FEBRUARY 22, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Budget Fashion Showcase at Horace Mann. Impact: The fashion choices of Horace Mann girls led to a sudden surge in DIY sewing classes across the nation. By 1935, every household had a sewing machine, which inadvertently sparked an obscure trend for competitive sewing tournaments, culminating in the infamous 'Sewing Olympics' of 1948.. Fact: Did you know that the average girl in 1923 could make a dress for less than the price of a fancy dinner? Turns out, frugality was the original fashion statement!.
• Headline: Widow Leads Safety Initiative in 1939. Impact: The widow's involvement in safety led to the establishment of 'Safety Week,' which ironically became a week where more people got injured trying to avoid accidents than during the rest of the year combined. The irony is so thick, you could sew a dress with it.. Fact: Fun fact: The safety leader she is honoring probably never thought their job would lead to a family member becoming a safety crusader. Talk about pressure!.
• Headline: Hoover Addresses Women's National Republican Club. Impact: Hoover's guest appearance at the women's club resulted in the birth of a secret society of women who plotted to take over the Republican Party, one knitting circle at a time. Who knew they were so crafty?. Fact: Did you know that Hoover was once an actual engineer? Seems like the only thing he engineered at this club was awkward small talk!.
• Headline: Beetle Quarantine Widened. Impact: The widening of the Japanese beetle quarantine inadvertently led to a nationwide obsession with backyard gardening, sparking a beetle black market. It’s the only time insects became more popular than reality TV.. Fact: Did you know that the Japanese beetle is one of the few insects that can make you question your life choices? They eat everything, including your will to garden..
• Headline: MAN FALLS 3 STORIES, DIES; Pedestrian, Hit, Slightly Hurt-- Another Injured in Faint. Impact: This tragic event inspired a wave of safety regulations regarding construction sites, which eventually led to the creation of hard hats. Ironically, the hard hats became so fashionable that they were worn by hipsters at music festivals.. Fact: Sadly, this incident is a stark reminder that gravity is still undefeated. But hey, at least hard hats are now considered a must-have accessory!.
• Headline: NEW AIRPORT HERE PLANNED BY MAYOR; La Guardia Tells Aviation Forum He Has Eye on Another Site in City. Impact: La Guardia's airport plans set off a chain of events that led to the modern aviation industry boom, eventually resulting in people paying extra for peanuts and pretzels on flights. Thanks, Mayor!. Fact: Did you know that La Guardia Airport is often called the 'worst airport' in America? Guess he didn’t see that coming in his grand plans!.
• Headline: KEEN COMPETITION MARKS STAMP SALE; New York and London Specialists Bid at Philadelphia Auction. Impact: The stamp auction sparked a worldwide craze for philately, leading to the eventual rise of 'Stamp Collectors Anonymous,' where people would confess their deepest, darkest stamp-related secrets.. Fact: Who knew that stamps could be worth more than a car? In fact, some collectors have sold stamps for millions. Now that’s a way to 'stick' it to the man!.
• Headline: FIREMEN WIN TRACK MEET; Defeat Police Team in Municipal League Contests. Impact: The firemen's victory in the track meet led to an intense rivalry between firefighters and police, resulting in a series of annual events that included everything from tug-of-war to the questionable 'Doughnut Eating Contest.'. Fact: Did you know firemen are actually trained to run faster than the speed of light when they see a donut shop? This victory just fueled their competitive spirit!.
• Headline: Hospital Honors Dr. Dorning. Impact: Dr. Dorning's honor led to a rise in hospital honors ceremonies, setting the precedent for doctors to receive accolades for just showing up. This eventually led to the creation of 'Doctor Appreciation Day,' which most doctors still ignore.. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Dorning probably received more recognition than some Nobel Prize winners? Guess saving lives is great, but getting a plaque is even better!.
• Headline: PARIS AND LONDON PLAN RECOGNITION TOGUIDE NEW SPAIN; Diplomats Say Demands on Franco for Mercy and Free Regime Are Dropped ACTION LIKELY BY MONDAY French Envoy Thinks Accord Is Possible on Conditions Set Forth by Burgos. Impact: The diplomatic negotiations regarding Spain sparked an entire generation of political correctness, where people learned to say 'no comment' while secretly plotting world domination. That’s diplomacy for you!. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic negotiations are like high-stakes chess? Except instead of pawns, they use actual people and instead of a board, it’s just a really big, confusing room!.