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It was March 31, 1931, during the traditional Daily Parade on Fifth Avenue in

New York. Elegantly dressed women, children's laughter, and a marching band

created a true carnival atmosphere, a festival vibe. Suddenly, a shocking event

occurred; a group of women removed their coats, instantly pulled out cigarettes they

had set aside, and lit them all at once. The crowd was stunned. The scene was continuously

flashed, and then the flashes went off again. The next day, this spectacle was

on the front page of a major American newspaper. The public was grown-up and curious – did

they know the secret behind this bold display by aristocratic women? The Message Behind