Smith's Mello Mint (E105) Wrappers, Newspaper Ads, & Other Information

[4815162342]

Below are two other Smith's Mello Mint wrappers:



I believe the top wrapper is for an individual stick of gum, while my wrapper (earlier post in this thread) is for a 5-pack.

The bottom wrapper appears to be given out as a promotion of some kind; "unfolded" E105 examples were probably distributed this way.

Many thanks to fellow board member Mark M. for the scan of these two wrappers.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Below are two other Smith's Mello Mint wrappers:



I believe the top wrapper is for an individual stick of gum, while my wrapper (earlier post in this thread) is for a 5-pack.

The bottom wrapper appears to be given out as a promotion of some kind; "unfolded" E105 examples were probably distributed this way.

Many thanks to fellow board member Mark M. for the scan of these two wrappers.

Those are freaking awesome wrappers. Thanks for showing them and thanks to Mark M. for sharing. Great looking wrappers that are super duper rare.

Coincidentally, I was in IT sales for over 20 yrs until 2 yrs ago. My largest customer almost the whole time was Mclane Company (a 30B$$ distributor) based in Temple Texas. I have been there at least 50 times but haven't ever looked for cards .

[4815162342]

Here's a couple more newspaper ads I found today - both from 1912. Who decided these cards were released in 1910? I'm beginning to think that isn't correct.

[Danny Smith]

Those are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[sb1]

I have had a couple of the individual stick wrappers but have never seen the glassine, which probably explains the folded vertically cards and the other much nicer preserved non folded cards. Very nice piece of historical and collectible data.

[Leon]

I was doing some searching and found this old thread with some good info. IT is pre-sale of my first collection, obviously. A friendly bump for those who might not have seen it.

[The-Cardfather]

Waco Morning News - August 7th, 1913