SEPTEMBER 2, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Social Events in New York, 1939. Impact: The social scene in New York became so influential that it eventually inspired a reality show about rich people arguing over brunch. Thanks, 1930s socialites!. Fact: Did you know that the original social activity was inventing the word 'selfie'? Just kidding, but people have always loved showing off their leisure time!.
• Headline: MARGUERITE SMITH IN UP-STATE BRIDAL; Syracuse Girl Married in Her Skaneateles Summer Home to Malcolm MacNaughton. Impact: This wedding inspired countless future couples to think that a summer home is a great place for a wedding, leading to a boom in home decor and floral arrangements for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that 'Skaneateles' is also the sound you make when you trip over your wedding dress? Just a bit of wedding wisdom for you..
• Headline: Named to Hear Election Cases. Impact: This event created a lasting tradition where people would argue about elections for eternity. Good job, guys; you've set humanity on a course of endless political debates!. Fact: Fun fact: The first election case was just someone trying to figure out if they could vote for their dog. Spoiler alert: they couldn't..
• Headline: GEORGISTS REPORT TAX REFORM GAINS; Papers Read at Centenary of Economist Relate Progress in Foreign Nations REICH ESTATES DISCUSSED Ex-Kaiser Described as Still the Largest Landowner There With 97,043 Acres. Impact: The discussions about tax reform led to a never-ending cycle of tax debates, which ultimately resulted in the invention of accountants – a profession that still thrives on confusion.. Fact: Did you know that the ex-Kaiser was so rich he could have bought his own island? Instead, he just settled for being a landowner with more acres than most people have shoes..
• Headline: E.I. SILBERSTEIN, 58, STATE TAX APPRAISER; Lawyer, Member of Old Board of Aldermen, Dies in Home. Impact: His passing served as a somber reminder that tax appraisers also have a lifespan, leading to a brief panic over who would determine the worth of old socks.. Fact: While tax appraisers are often misunderstood, they have the superpower of making people lose sleep over numbers. Truly a talent!.
• Headline: Air Passenger Revenue Up 51%. Impact: This surge in air passenger revenue foreshadowed a future where flying became a preferred method of getting from point A to point B, even if it involved cramming into tiny seats next to a screaming child.. Fact: Did you know that the first commercial flight made by a passenger was just a guy trying to escape a bad date? Talk about high stakes!.