Thanks Henry, I took the time to post in the first place hoping to get a response such as yours. I agree that it is unlikely a paper pack would have an insert although this latest advertisement is very thin paper and is somewhat creased throughout (all of which could have easily happened at any point over the last 130+ years).
Other brands like SF Hess Creole underwent several changes in the female portrait on the pack over time and I was trying to study the Old Judge in the same way but led to a dead end.
All good points on your side, we may never be able to solve this one but I'll keep looking for clues.
All the Best!
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