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Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1931, Page 2

(Scene. Auckland suburban motorbus. Tall stranger of forbidding aspect to young fellow enjoying his pipe. “How long, may 1 ask, have you been addicted to the pernicious habit of smoking” ? “Well, if it will do you any good to know, ten years,governed.” “And the cost?” “ Two bob a week.” “Tilt, tut I over £5 a year!! Is it worth it my friend?’’ “I should not wonder l—Every blooming penny o f it boss. Got a match?’ The tali stranger groaned. Everybody 1 else laughed. These bufcy-bodies mean well. But why will they butt in? Smoking is not a crime. It’s quite harmless, too, so long as the baccy’s right. Avoid brands rich in nicotine, p s the imported brands invariable are. They are dangerous. Stick to New Zealand toasted baccy and you’ll be as right as rain. The toasting kills the nicotine and makes tlie tobacco safe to smoke.... Tlie re are only four brands of toasted—Riivferhead Gold, OaVendWh, Navy Cut No. 3. and Cut Plug No 10. Sweet, cool and fragrant every one of them i