SEPTEMBER 25, 1931

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oklahoma-Kansas Oil Rate Established. Impact: The new oil rate set in Oklahoma-Kansas sparked a nationwide obsession with oil, resulting in the invention of the phrase 'drilling for dollars' and an overly ambitious reality TV series that no one asked for.. Fact: I guess they thought it was a good time to 'strike it rich'—too bad they weren’t looking for gold, or they’d have really hit the jackpot..
• Headline: LEGION WET, 1,008 TO 394; Asks for Poll by States on Modifying the Law or Repealing It. PERIL SEEN IN PROHIBITION Delegates Support Hoover's Warning Against Treasury Raid by 902 Votes to 507. FOR WAR RULE IN INDUSTRY Henry L. Stevens of North Carolina Elected National Commander--Rivals Quit. Stormy Debate on Action. Delegates Shout "We Want Beer." O'Neil Overrules Objection. Boos for Minority Report. Says Country Needs the Funds. Opponents Argue Against Bonus.. Impact: The Legion's call for a poll on Prohibition eventually led to the rise of underground speakeasies, which are basically the original hipster coffee shops, but with more jazz and less avocado toast.. Fact: Fun fact: The slogan 'We Want Beer' was actually a rallying cry that inspired countless college students decades later, proving that some things never change..
• Headline: Rise in British Flour Price Seen; Sterling Drop Forces Up Wheat. Impact: The rise in flour prices due to the sterling drop led to a national obsession with bread alternatives, ultimately resulting in gluten-free diets and the rise of quinoa—a grain that nobody really knew about until it was cool.. Fact: Did you know that the British actually tried to bake with stones instead of flour in an attempt to save money? It didn’t rise well..
• Headline: SILVER COMMITTEE TO CONVENE TODAY; Three Experts Appointed by International Chamber toConfer in London.WORLD PARLEY CONSIDERED Chief Solution Suggested InvolvesEffecting an Agreement AmongProducers and Consumers. Technical Experts Named. No Increase in Output Seen. Britain Hears Bryan's Slogan.. Impact: The convening of the Silver Committee marked the beginning of every conspiracy theorist's favorite topic: what if silver was the real currency of power? This led to countless movies featuring silver bullets and a lot of confused werewolves.. Fact: Did you know that many believe silver has magical properties? Well, it doesn’t—but it does make for some shiny jewelry!.
• Headline: STARTS WILSON MOUND.; Blossburg, Pa., Holds "Pouring of Soil" Ceremony for Memorial.. Impact: The pouring of soil ceremony for the memorial became a national pastime, inspiring future generations to pour things for every occasion—think pouring out a little liquor for the homies, but with a lot more solemnity.. Fact: In a twist of fate, many soil pourers ended up accidentally creating mud pies that became an unexpected hit at children's birthday parties!.