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Family debates women smoking and a future theatre smoking room
In a family scene on the lawn, discussions unfold about women smoking and a planned theatre smoking room costing $15,000. Mother cites federation resolutions on tobacco and health concerns while siblings weigh in with humor and teasing as the father nudges the issue forward. The piece hints at a serialized domestic story with a pivotal moment for Jane as she contemplates smoking.
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Daddy Lorimer
Daddy
Chrys
Ann
Jane
Mother Lorimer
Mother
Bob
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Des Moines
Federation
Chris