Originally named The Harvester after a race horse that set the half mile record in 1925 and jockeyed by legendary rider Edward “Pop” Geers, The Harvester cigars eventually dropped both theThe before its name and the somewhat iconic horse head logo on their boxes and bands, becoming simply known as Harvester. Unfortunately, but somewhat predictably for such an old release, very little is known about the actual blend of these cigars, how many were made or even the specific factory they were rolled. What is known is that they were produced in Pennsylvania and that they dropped their price from 10 cents to five cents each in 1933. An ad in The Milwaukee Journal explained a bit about the blend, if you can call it that. Treat yourself to the luxury of prime, mellowed Havana blended with other expensive tobaccos.Just a nickel—if you always say “Harvester.”Even young fellows who smoke cigarettes agree with old-time cigar smokers that here is the kind of full rich flavor—the kind of mildness—that really is luxury; Harvester with a heart of prime Havana tobaccos, America’s biggest five-cent cigar value. Cigar Reviewed: Harvester Country of Origin: United States Factory: n/a Wrapper: Cuba Binder: n/a Filler: n/a Size: 4 Inches Ring Gauge: 44 Vitola: Petit Corona Est. ...
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