Would you like to go back to 1929, even for a moment? If your answer is yes, we invite you to our Webtekno style time travel with newspaper headlines published 93 years ago!
No matter how advanced the technology is, it is still a time machine was not invented. Although there are people who claim to be from the future from time to time, none of these claims have been proven with tangible evidence.
In 1899, Charles Duell, head of the American Patent Office, said, “everything that can be invented has been invented, there are no new inventions anymoreHe made an unfortunate statement such as ”. Of course, since then, countless inventions have been brought into our lives. Who knows, maybe next Time Machine has. But today we will take you on a time travel through newspapers. If you’re ready, fasten your seat belts, please…
January 1929
1 – 2 January: New Year’s message and 12 years of captivity of a German lady
While celebrating the readers’ (kari) new year in the newspaper news published on January 1, 1929; On January 2, 1929, the story of a woman who was held captive for 12 years because she did not accept her marriage proposal was told.
January 3 – 4: Baldness causes divorce in America
On January 3, 1929, an American woman filed for divorce because her husband’s head was bald and was ridiculed by her friends. On January 4, 1929, the tricks of traders at customs were told.
January 6: The oracle, who appeared at the beginning of each year, did not sit idle in 1929.
On January 6, 1929, while the oracles prophesied for the events that could happen in the new year; On the other hand, women’s clothing in America was hit.
January 7: Today’s Taksim Square begins to take shape, exchange rates as we know it…
Taksim Square, one of the busiest squares in Istanbul, began to take shape on January 7, 1929; The British currency, on the other hand, is on the rise.
9 – 15 January: Latin letters adopted in Iran
On January 9, 1929, an American scientist claimed to have found the meaning of the sounds apes make. On January 15, our neighbor Iran switched to Latin letters.
January 13: Lottery riches announced
In 1929, it became clear that the people who were happy were smiling.
16 – 19 January: Scholarship is sought for education!
Wealthy philanthropists are invited to provide scholarships for 6,000 students residing in Istanbul whose educational expenses must be covered. On the other hand, an American man is trying to make a penniless world tour as a result of his bet.
January 24: Your hair does not fall out at the poles(?)
On January 24, 1929, after Iran, the transition to Latin letters began in Egypt. On the other hand, baldness has become a huge issue for men upon the news in the press. So much so that it has even been announced that the case of baldness in the poles will be prevented.
25 – 29 January: Pajama tea fashion begins in Berlin
According to the news dated January 29, 1929, in Berlin, one of the important centers of Europe, tea time with pajamas has become fashionable. At the same time, according to the news of January 25, 1929, reports are coming from New York that “women are more talkative”.
February 1929
February 1 – 2: Comparisons between men and women and sleeper buses are frequently discussed in the press
A civil servant reader (karii) states that government jobs are almost 5 times easier than women’s jobs. On the other hand, the interest in sleeper buses, which are increasing in number in America, is increasing.
February 2 – 3: Confectioners complain about hairdressers
Dessert shopkeepers say that women buy less sweets now; He states that women give their money to hairdressers. On the other hand, a hairdresser punishes the customer by cutting the hair of the customer who treats him badly.
February 3 – 4: Edison develops intelligence measuring device, the idea for the first beauty pageant in Turkey is put forward
Thomas Edison is allegedly working on an instrument that can measure human intelligence. In addition, it is questioned “why there is no participation from Turkey” in beauty contests organized around the world.
5 – 6 February: Unemployment benefits in Europe are also on the agenda in our country; Our first beauty pageant begins
It is stated that unemployment benefits are given to the unemployed in England and the British are very satisfied with this situation. In addition, Cumhuriyet Newspaper announces that it has started the Miss Turkey Contest with its own means.
February 17 – 18: The profession of measuring legs attracts a lot of attention, the end of a thief who aspires to movies:
If we express it in today’s language; The gentleman in the news on the left is a man in charge of the casting agency working with Hollywood. His job is to measure the height and leg length of the players. The other news tells the story of a thief who was influenced by the movie he watched.
February 20 – 21: Both the sheep and the butcher are in trouble for meat!
While talking about the “beautiful legs contest” held for Hollywood on the left; on the right, there is a news report of a man who killed his mother-in-law who did not approve of the marriage. According to the news, the man sentenced to death for murder; He says, “If you’re going to hang, hang me, but at least let me get married before I die.”
February 21: The polygraph that inspired Wonder Woman begins to make its name
American William Moulton Marston’s lie detector, which is the inspiration for today’s Wonder Woman, is also on the agenda in our country. The news on the left tells the story of a woman who divorced her husband after what the fortune teller said.
February 23 – 24: The editor must have gotten pretty wet on the way to work
In the heavy rain that has been effective in the dorm for a long time, the newspaper editor makes a headline stating that he is complaining about the rain, saying, “Oil, blessed oil, we are fed up, of course you will too”. In our minds, an editor who had to get drenched on the way to work in the morning comes to life. In the other news, it is told that a thief got into a fight with the landlord in the house where he came for the robbery, and meanwhile he swallowed the nose of the landlord. It is even said that the nose was then removed from the stomach and put back on. Unfortunately, we could not access a detailed source on this subject. We hope this incident is not true.
March 1929
March 2: Ice disaster in Istanbul
4 – 5 March: Women’s starting to smoke became the agenda
According to the news on the left, while the story of a princess running away from the wedding with her wedding dress is told at the last moment; on the right, it is told that women now smoke as well as men.
March 5 – 6: The market is not very good on the holiday, chubby is back in fashion
While the members of the press, who took the pulse of the ensaf and the people before the holiday, stated that there was a hike in prices compared to last year; it is said that chubby is in fashion again around the world.
6 – 11 March: There was a train disaster in Ankara, the pipe smoking dog is very famous!
Bop, the dog of an American millionaire businessman, smokes a pipe and wears glasses just like his owner. Bop doesn’t stop there; he seems to have adapted to the celibacy trend that was showing off in America at that time. In the other news, the train accident that occurred in Ankara was given a full page.
March 19 – 20: Good news for married people, celibacy tax is coming!
According to the proposal submitted to the Assembly; Singles who meet the conditions stated in the article will be subject to celibacy tax. In the news on the right, it is told that women in Egypt are given the right to divorce their husbands.
March 20: What do singles say about the celibacy tax?
The story on the left describes a woman living in the United States with her fear of taking a shower. On the right, the views of singles on the celibacy tax are given. For most bachelors, the celibacy tax does not increase the number of marriages because there are no favorable conditions for marriage.
22 – 24 March: A zeppelin story begins, wait for the continuation… Arr 1: The zeppelin will pass through Istanbul on Monday!
A serious warning to citizens not to spit on the ground. In the other news, it is stated that the zeppelin will pass through Istanbul on Monday.
March 24: Varan 2: The passage of the zeppelin is on Wednesday
In the news on the left, information is given about the relocation of German actors to America; on the right, the paths of the zeppelin are again observed.
March 27: Two different news about the zeppelin in two different newspapers, Varan 3: Come now, my two eyes…
March 29: Bitter end: The airship left for Germany without being able to stop in Istanbul due to weather conditions.
While the news on the left explains that marrying young people to avoid the celibacy tax may cause serious problems in the future; on the right, the bitter end of the airship is mentioned.
April 1929
April 5: A cartoon criticizing certain situations in new marriages
April 5 – 7: Prices do not fall despite the fall of the dollar vs. Bread does not fall despite the arrival of flour
Due to the shortage of flour in the previous days, there were serious increases in bread. Afterwards, although flour was imported, bread prices did not decrease. In the other news, Journalist Muammer Bey announces to his friends that on April 1st, Doctor Ali Bey will have fun. But the door of everyone who comes to Ali Bey’s house is shut in their face. Because Mr. Ali is unaware of such entertainment.
April 8: Last one off the train track wins!
There is a trend that was very popular among American youth at that time. Two young people lie side by side on the train track. While the train was coming towards them; The first to leave the rails loses, the late one wins the dare contest. Of course, as a result of this situation, there were also fatal accidents. The other news is likely to be asparagas, we think it is very high, we left the comment to you.
April 10 – 13: The foundations of the Surname Law are laid!
The Surname Law, adopted in 1934, was first mentioned in April 1929. Five years later, the Surname Law was promulgated. In the news on the right, it is stated that they need Istanbul from the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
April 16: Worse yet…
For those who have difficulty seeing; “What could be worse for a woman than kissing a man she doesn’t love?” The answer is “not being able to kiss a man she loves”. In this cartoon, the conversation between a housewife and a sex worker working in a brothel is represented.
17 – 19 April: Officers are notified for the first time on compulsory eastern duty
While a law is adopted that those who are in debt can no longer be sentenced to prison; The eastern duty law, which continues today, is enacted. In this way, it is aimed to provide an equal level of service to all parts of the country.
April 19: Those who say “there is no cost of living” despite the price hikes…
April 20 – 29: Officials insist “there is no raise”
Again, large sums of money were caught on a beggar. In the news on the right, it is noteworthy that the Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce said “life is not expensive” despite the price hikes. For those who don’t know; In 1929, there were high prices for many foods, especially bread and meat.
April 27: Do not use your hands when coughing!
We have completed the 4-month part, which is the first route of our 3-part time travel. Hope to see you on the second and third routes in the coming days…
Source: All the newspaper stories from our time travel evening and Republic Although it belongs to the newspapers; Obtained through the Gaste Archive.