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Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1931, Page 2

Scene, Auckland suburban motorbus. Tall stranger of forbidding aspect to young fellow enjoying his pipe. “How long, may I ask, have you been addicted to the pernicious habit of smoking” ? “Well, if it will do you nnv good to know, ton years,govern - of.” “And the cost?” “Two bob a week.” “Tut, tut! over £5 a year!! Ts it worth it my friend?” “I should not wonder i—Every blooming penny o ( it boss. Got a match ? ’ The tall stranger groaned, Everybody else laughed. These bufiv-bodie.s 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, ns the imported brands invariable are. riie\ are dangerous. Stick to New Zealand toasted baccy and you’ll be ns right ns rain. The toasting kills the nicotine and makes the tobacco safe to smoke.... There are only four brands of toasted —Rtiverheftd Gold, On Vend Mb, Navy Cut No. 3. and Cut Plug No I°ftwoet, cool and fragrant every one ot them I