Show your Tobacco, Candy, Gum, Bread, etc. advertisement pieces

[Leon]

Picked up a random pack for old times sake...

[canjond]

Pretty excited to add this to my cigarette pack collection. It's the first "soft" wrapper I've come across in person or had the opportunity to purchase (I have a scan of an old one, and this is the only other one I've ever seen). I have a 10-count period slide and shell Coupon box in my collection already, however there is some speculation that the cards may have been packaged in these soft packs which could explain in part why they are more flimsy than other cards.

[1880nonsports]

and interesting theory but I would doubt that the cards were ever in such a pack. Of course - I defer to your wider range of knowledge about cigarette packages and cards. What is there that suggests the relationship other than the lighter card stock?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

and interesting theory but I would doubt that the cards were ever in such a pack. Of course - I defer to your wider range of knowledge about cigarette packages and cards. What is there that suggests the relationship other than the lighter card stock?

I would have thought a more sturdy card might come in a flimsier pack? Maybe the -3 series?

Wonderful pack, btw, Jon

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[canjond]

It’s a good question guys. When I first got into collecting packs,
One theory was that the stiffer cardboard tore the packs more easily, so they used a thinner stock. Doubt we’ll ever know. When I came across a 10-count slide and shell that dated to the 1910s, I felt pretty comfortable it was a proper pack, but I always wanted to add the soft pack, too, in case the theory ever holds true.

[Joe Hunter]

Picked up this colorful Rodeo Meats cardboard sign recently. Although it doesn’t make reference to the Rodeo cards of 1955-66, it’s still neat. 21”x11”.

[brian1961]

Joe, thanks for posting your Rodeo hot dogs placard. Beautiful. I love the 1955-56 Rodeo Meats Kansas City A's cards, and devoted a chapter to the 1955 promotion in my book on immediate post-war regional-food issues. That's a diabolically tough set to complete, back in the day, and to this day. The whole KC area was very proud of their A's, and the hot dog company went all-out to give their fans a terrific trading card set promote them.

Again, thanks for posting your new piece; it's a beauty! --- Brian Powell