The Smart Set, April 1930

Smart Set Magazine Contents, April 1930 This April 1930 issue combines Smart Set and McClure's magazines, targeted at young women. The issue includes three serialized stories: "Today's Virtue" (Part One) by Farthia Baldwin, illustrated by R.F. Schabelitz; "Manhattan Nights" (Part Two) by Almon Wolff, with illustrations by Agnew; and "Money! Money! Money!" (Part Three) by May Edginton, illustrated by Charles D., plus the conclusion to "The House Party Murder" by Shirley Seifert, illustrated by H.M. Bonnett. Featured articles include "Changing Standards" by editor Margaret E. Sangster; profiles of notable women like Georgia Mason; and service features on fashion, cosmetics, cooking, home décor, and entertaining. Short stories include pieces by Donald Ogden Stewart, Ann West, and Josephine Daskam Bacon. The issue's humor and fiction target young professional women navigating modern social life, career advancement, and romance. Advertisements promote Speedwriting shorthand training, silverware, candy, and collected fiction.