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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3780, 17 April 1928, Page 2

“A world of comfort lies in this.” —Knowles. When you suffer from a cough or cold/what a world of comfort there is in a bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver! This popular specific has been famous in New Zealand for over sixty years, and is the recognised remedy for all 'kinds of coughs and colds, sore throats, bronchitis, and all chest and lung troubles. “Baxter’s” is a valuable tonic too, and braces up the system. All chemists and stores. Generoussized bottle 2/ti, economical family size 4/6, and bachelor oize 1/6. —1.

The entry into the New Zealand trade of a wealthy American shipping company is foreshadowed by the fact that the Matson Navigation Cojnpany has purchased from the United States Shipping Board the steamers operated by the American-Australian-Orient Line.

The usual monthly meeting of the Foxton Borough Council was held last evening presided over by the Mayor (Mr. M. E. Perreau). Also present were Crs. Thompson, Spring, Rangiheuea, Lucinsky, Rand, Parkin, J. Ross, Walker and the Town Clerk (Mr. Wm. Trueman). Pipe tobacco alone contributed £130,384 ot the New Zealand revenue during the first quarter of the present year, in the shape of Custom’s duties. Wonderful is the popularity of what Charles Kingsley called “the divinest weed under heaven.” Opponents of tobacco may say what they will, but the fact remains—smoking does more good than harm—provided always that the ’baccv is pure and of first class ' quality. It’s undoubtedly true, however, that brands heavily charged with nicotine are best avoided, and it is no less true that the imported tobaccos are practically all open to that objection. Our own New Zealand varieties are the best. Sweet, cool, and fragrant they are comparatively free from nicotine, and the fact that the leaf is toasted is the secrqt of their delightful flavour and fine aroma. They don’t bite the tongue; they don’t affect the heart or nerves. They may be indulged in freely without fear of consequences. There are several varieties. Ask your tobacconist for “Riverhead Gold,” mild; “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium; or “Cut Plug No. 19 (Bnllshead) full strength. 81