Business: Prosperous Snuff

All snuff users are divided into two groups: 1) those who snuff snuff into their nostrils for a delightfully prolonged sneeze sensation; 2) those who place snuff between gum and cheek, leave it there for many a happy hour, sometimes chewing it, moving it about.

The U. S. snuff industry is dominated by three great companies. There is U. S. Tobacco Co. whose brand is famed Copenhagen. Last year this company earned $2,771,000, but the figure was swelled by returns from smoking tobacco including Old Briar, Dill's Best. There is George W. Helme Co....

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