February, 1925

Lithuanian coin issued in 1925. Courtesy of Taurage Regional Museum.

Kamajai and Obeliai: Tea houses in these towns offer such “intoxicating tea” that customers are reportedly walking home without clothes.

Skaudvile: The football field turned into a boxing ring. On Sunday, near the church, young members of the Maccabi club got into a fight with local farmers. The reason? Stray balls spooked the farmers’ horses. Victory went to the farmers.

New Coins: Lithuania unveiled its first 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50-cent coins. Although minted in Britain, the coins had a distinctly Lithuanian look, adorned with images of blooming flax and barley heads.

Radviliskis: A play performed at the local high school caused a stir across the country. The actresses wore white and pink costumes—a color combination reminiscent of the Polish flag. The audience was offended.

Panevezys: Locals are attending an educational exhibition about venereal diseases, though it would have been more useful in Marijampole, where syphilis was on the rise. Among the suspected carriers? Schoolchildren.

Beauty Contest: Lithuania's first beauty contest was announced, inviting young women over 18 to submit their photographs. Contestants were specifically instructed not to retouch or enhance their faces in the photos.