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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1930, Page 2

Two old shellbacks, chancing to meet at a Christchurch social gathering, were soon comparing notes. Said one: “I was once three days without food.” “That’s nothing,” replied the other. “I was once three months without tobacco.” Many a man reckons it a greater hardship to go short of ’baccy than to go short of tucker, and lucky is the smoker who has never experienced tobacco-hung-er”—without being able to satisfy it. “The divinest herb under heaven,” as King'sley called it, is a boon and a blessing to millions—but see that it’s the real Maclcay! Most imported brands are poisonous with nicotine. And that’s pretty bad for heart and nerves! The purest, most fragrant, and far and away the most wholesome are the toasted New Zealand tobaccos. Absolutely safe to smoke because there is hardly any nicotino in them. The toasting does it] Four brands only—Riverhead Gold, Out Plug No. 10, Cavendish and Navy Cut No. 3. No other toasted sorts are manufactured. Bear that in mind when you ask for them. —Advt.

The Pioneers who blazed the trail, Where we in comfort speed to-day, Knew 7 n,might of ease by road and rail, To cheer them on their weary way. The Pioneers who long since sped, Spread wide the. paths which now we tread; And for our coughs and colds assure, With priceless Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.