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Hokitika Guardian, 1 April 1931, Page 7

Amy Johnson confesses than on more than one occasion when face to face with grave peril while making that historic flight of hers she found a cigarette a real comfort. Men have very long since discovered the power of the weed to cheer and solace when danger threatens. It steadies the nerves, keeps hope* and courage alive. “There’s no kerb like it under heaven.” as Kingsley said. Although tobaccos differ so widely the imported brands are all alike in one important respect—they generally contain an excess of nicotine which renders their habitual use most unwise. To smoke them daily is asking for trouble, because nicotine is a deadly poison and is bound, sooner or later, to effect heart or nerves—perhaps both. The toasting kills the nicotine, so that you can smoke them every day (and all day long if you like), without risk to health or well-being. There are only four brands of toasted—'Riverhead Gold. Cavendish. Navy Cut No. 3. and Cut Plug No. 10. All famous for hourjuet and flavour