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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 October 1924, Page 5

Fevr people are probably aware that tobaeeo was at one time extensively cultivated in England. Winehcombe, in Gloucestershire, claims the honour of being the first place in the Old Country to grow the weed. The dried and cured leaf was comparatively expensive at 'first, but by the time of James 11. the “best Virginia” was sold at 2/- per lb., and was in great demand. It would be interesting to compare, if that were possible, the totygcco of that day with that of our own day. Modern methods of manufacture have, of course, worked wonders. Some of the purest tobaccos now on the market are grown in New Zealand, and they owe their fine flavour largely to the fact that they are all toasted —a new departure. Owing to their containing such a trifling amount of nicotine these brands may be smoked all day without unpleasant or injurious consequences: “R.iverhead Gold” is a fine aromatic tobacco; “Toasted Navy Cut” (Bulldog label) medium; and “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bull’s Head) fullflavoured. They r are meeting with a bi to sale.* PROTECT YOUR. INVENTION. Before your invention is finally marketed somebody may pick up the idea and get in before you. Let us protect you by securing patent rights for your invention now. All countries covered. —Henry Hughes Ltd., Patent Agents, 157 Featherston St., Wellington. —5