Our conversation took us from stories of wild horses to Bob Dylan bandanas the following is a window into the brilliant minds behind Tobacco City
Nearly 9 out of 10 adult smokers started smoking by age 18, and 99% of adults started by age 26
When Gaston confronted a group of tobacco company executives in 1904, one of them said: By advertising the cigarette, Miss Gaston, and by publicly proclaiming its devilish character, you have made it attractive and increased its smoking among boys who otherwise would not have thought of experimenting with it. Gastons unceasing lobbying finally won over Illinois lawmakers in 1907, when they passed a bill making it illegal to make, sell, or give away cigarettes anywhere in the state, punishable by a fine of up to $100 and 30 days in jail
World No Tobacco Day 2009 Awards The winners
If youre thinking, Ill just quit a day or two before, think again