I grew up around a smoker (Dad). I didn't try smoking until I went to college in 1967, when I tried Picayunes (see below). Couldn't get addicted. Tried 2 more times with different brands over the years. (A total of 3 packs lol). Cigarettes never did anything for me, so I never really smoked. Can't see or feel the attraction.
Picayune cigarettes were produced in USA, short (70 mm), soft pack, 20 cigarettes in a pack.
They were last manufactured by Liggett Group
The pack read "Picayune Extra Mild Cigarettes" "Pride of New Orleans" - The bottom read "Picayune 20's"
Although it said "Extra Mild" on the pack, they were the strongest cigarette I ever smoked, by far.
Per Luc Sante--Picayune, "the pride of New Orleans," a cigarette that may have been the only American brand made from caporal tobacco, the strong stuff that's used in Gauloises
(Note - they were unfiltered)