Yes, the narrow cut came that way straight from the manufacturer. For one of the cigarette packs they had to "cut down" the size of the cards to make them fit.
I recently picked up this card. It is German I believe and Richs Coffee. I can't find my golf card book for non tobacco cards, so if any of you could add a little light to me on this one I would appreciate it. I think the golfer on the card might even be Hogan, but I am mainly trying to determine the year of manufacture.