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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1928, Page 2

“New Zealand has come into possession of something more valuable than the biggest gold mine,” remarked the captain of an American linen - the other day when sampling some of our local toliacco. “And 1 predict,” he went on. “that in years to come tobaccogrowing here will he just as flourishing as in Virginia, my native country.” It is gratifying to see that some enterprising people in this Dominion are realising the huge possibilities of the tobacco industry, hut even the most sanguine were surprised when the local article made its first appearance. Such was the success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the demand. And no wonder, because this tobacco represents quite a new type with a distinctive flavour of its own. clue, it is said, to tl - .:* toasting process which has been adopted in its manufacture. But its greatest virtue is its small percentage of nicotine, and this is why it does not affect tlie heart and nerves or tlie evesiglit. Smokers .should not fail to give it a trial. Obtainable in threestrengths—Riverhead Gold, mild; Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog) medium; and Cut Plug No. (Bullhead), full body.