Anne Landman's Collection
I Am Returning to You, Articles That I Received From Your Company in Todays' Mail.
Abstract
Consumer letter responding to a "Season's Greetings" mailer from RJR, and repeating a request to remove a Mr. John Schertz from R.J.R.'s mailing list. Mrs. Shertz writes to say Mr. Shertz is dying from cancer attributed to smoking CAMELs. States she is suffering from lung problems due to exposure to secondhand smoke. Says she is "definitely not enjoying a Happy Holiday Season, thanks to your products."
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- Author
- Shertz, K.
- Wa Renton
- Recipient
- Rjr
- Named Person
- Scertz, J.
- I, D.M.
- Shertz, J.
- Shertz, K.
- Type
- CONSUMER LETTER
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12/10/90
TO THE R. J. REYNOLDS TOFiACC0 COMPANY
I am returning to you, articles that I received from your
company in todays9 mai l.
Once agai n, I am request i nq that you remove the name of John
Scertz, John Shertz, and Kathy Shertz from any and al 1 your
mai ]. i nq l i st=;.
Mr. Shertz in dying from cancer which has been attributed to
his "addicti.on" to your CAMEL cigarette product.
I am suffering from lunq problems as a receiver of secondary
smoke from your products.
We are def i ni tFl y not en.jayi nq a Happy Ho1 i day Season,
ttiank:s to you.r products. It i s a shame that the U. S.
Government sees f1.t to let your company c0ntrlbUte to the
dE at hs of so many. It i s al so a shame t fiat you have enough
E"-:traa money fr om the "contribUtions" of the many addicts to
your prodUct that you send oLlt fancy n.reetinct cards in the
hopes of Sel].ing more of your prodld-=t to lead to more
deatfls.
Kathy Shertz
233 Lake Desire Dr S
Renton WA
98058

A Special Gift for the Holiday Season
Exclusively for Camel Smokers.
Send us 6 of these
sa'~~~ulllll1u~1,
p ~i~z~sbop j E
Camel carton UPC symbols
086 429444995
John Scertz
233 Lake Oesre Dr S
Renton. WR 98058
and we'll send you
$600
in Camel gift certificates
Indlcate address correcGon below:
SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking
Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health.
See reverse side for eligibility
instructions.
Fill out and complete
information requested.
Your request must be recp'-"
by February 28,1991.
~f'aUel "°-° olil q/ 6a,oi/YanzeI
Az1 cANY STYLE, ANY LENGTH
5
20176
TERMS OF COUPON OFFER
CONSUMER: CAU1f1ON! This aoupon is good only when brand style(s) specified is purchased, ft cannot
be copied.
transferred or exchanged for other coupons. Retail customer must pay applicaWe sales taes.
Participation in this
promotion Is at the discretion of the retailer. All promotional costs paid by manufacturer. Void
when used in comCination
with any other promotionat offer. LIM!T ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE AND TO SMOKERS 21 YEARS OF AGE
OR OLDER.
R£TAILEA: Redemption of this twupon sipnilies acceptance of R.J. Reynolds Tobecco Company's Coupon
Redempflon
Policy. incorporated herein by reference, copy avai!ab!e upon reQuest. Retailers and euthoriied
clearinghouses pOjy witl
be reimbursed face value. ae handling, and postape upon compliance with this of/er and sueh policy.
Cash value 1/t0 of
tt. Good only in U.SA., void where prohibited Mail to: Coupon Redemption Center, P.O. Bo. 3000.
MYnstomSa!em,
North Csrofina 27102
1
llMIT: ONE COUPON PER CARTON

TO RECEIVE YOUR $6.00 CAMEL
CERTIFICATES SIMPLY:
Complete and sign this form.
Include six (6) carton proofs of purchase
(UPC symbols) found on the side of every
Camel carton.
Mail the form and proofs in the enclosed
envelope. No postage necessary.
Your request must be received by
February 28, 1991.
Offer restricted to smokers 21 years of age or older.
Your birthdate: Month Day Year
(required)
I certify that I am a smoker, that I am 21 years of
age or older; and that I want to receive free
cigarettes, coupons, premiums, or offers in the mail.
I understand that giving false information in order to
accept these offers may constitute a violation of law.
Signature:
(required) Fust Nama Mdd e tnA aI LaSt Name
SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking
Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health.
Limit one request per household. This form (no facsimiles) must
accompany your request. Please allow 8-10 weeks for handling
All promotional costs paid by manufacturer.
C 1990111 R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO
LIGHTS HARD PACK: 9 mg. "tar", 0.6 mg.
nicotine, LIGHTS: 9 mg. "tar", 0.7 mg. nico-
tine, LIGHTS 100's: 11 mg. "tar", 0.8 mg.
nicotine, FILTERS: 15 mg. "tar", 1.0 mg. nico-
tine, FILTERS HARD PACK, FILTERS 100's:
17 mg. "tar", 1.0 mg. nicotine, REGULAR:
22 mg. "tar", 1.4 mg. nicotine, av. per ciga-
rette by FTC method.
50771 7892

(;irt Ccrtiticale
Gift Ccrlilicate
ANY STYLE, ANY LENGTH
MANUFACTURER COUPON
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
FIRST CLASS MAIL PERA4IT NO. 1117 LUBBOCK TX
POSTAGE NVILL BE PAID BY ADDRESEE
CAMEL HOLIDAY SAVINGS
PO BOX 1995
LUBBOCK TX 79408-9891
EXPIRES 1/31/91
LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CARTON
NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY
IF MAILED
IN THE
UNITED STATES

SURGEON GENERAL'SW/1RNING: Ouitting Smoking
Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health.
, Ii90 (1) R.J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
We at Camel
wish you and your family
a most joyous holiday season.
During this time of year we'd like to
remember those who mean a great deal to us
all year long-our most loyal customers.
So please accept these holiday gifts with our
sincerest thanks for choosing Camel.
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Coal Car 1E370,,;
13.2 Bulk Rate
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John Sccn#2
233 Lakc Deane Dn S
Rentan, WA 9805$

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