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Chronicle (Levin), 8 April 1946, Page 3

Primitive — But Effective The match shortage is as acute as ever, and ways of overcoming it are testing the imagination of many inveterate smokers. One man's solution of the problem has proved most efficient. The preparation was simple. He burnt a small square o'f rag and then smothered the flames just before the rag had reached the stage where it fell away. in ashes. He placed the burnt rag in an ordinary matchbox.. A very hard stone and a razor blade completed the equipment. And now, when he wants a light, he scrapes the blade sharply against the stone, the resultant spark falls on the rag, and the rag begins to smoulder. He lights his cigarette, and thumbs out the smoulder again. HC claims that one square, of rag, if properly nursed, will* last at least a week. Unsurpassed for Coughs, Colds — Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. W« E. Woods, Ltd.j Lambton Quay, Wgt n0