Old War. Ever smoldering is cigaret price-war between large retail organizations. Last August a truce seemed reached when leading 15¢ brands were raised to two-for-25¢ by the rival forces. Last week, however, the war again broke out. United Cigar Stores Co. of America offered for 50¢ two packages of either Camels, Old Golds or Chesterfields plus a package of five Gillette razor blades. The regular price of this combination would be 65¢. Schulte Retail Stores Corp. followed by-reducing the same brands and also offering Lucky Strikes at 11¢ the pack. Wholesale cost to...
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