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Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1926, Page 4

The eld pioneers W'lO CIUMO Ollt lO New Zealand ill the long long ago little dreamt, as they shredded the imported black plug the storekeepers used to sell, that the land of their adoption would one day produce fine tobacco of its own. anil in some respects actually superior to the best imported. But so it is. The industry is only in its infancy as yet. But it promises to develop into a source of our National uealt.h—a point of tremendous importance to the struggling settlers on the poverty-stricken gum lands of the North which, poor as they are, will yet grow splendid tobacco. If hut a I ruction of this barren land so rich jii tobacco-producing possibilities. wore devoted to the culture of the “weed” it would mean the salvation of many a settler anil* the ultimate enrichment of the Dominion. The local article is much appreciated by those who had to give up .smoking foreign tobaccos because of the excess’of nicotine, which affected their health. Try “Kivorhead (.‘old’’ mild, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium, or “Cut Plug No. 10“ i Bullhead) full.—.\dvti.

You are always interested in new things, so you will be glad to know that McKay’s have just received large consignments of exclusive winter coats, hats, frocks, and furs from tlieir London buyers at exceedingly low prices.— \V. McKay and Son, Hokitika and G reyniouth. —Ad vt.