At Wanganui Magistrate's Court the other day Mr. Barton, S.M., was asked to make an order against a defaulting debtor, counsel arguing that defendant admitted spending. Is. 6d. a week on tobacco. The Magistrate is reported to have replied: "I can see no more reason for cutting off debtor's tobacco than cutting off the sugar m his tea." Doubtless Jkfr. Barton recognised that the habitual smoker would go without tea altogether rather than give up his pipe. To a great many men tobacco is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Antitobaccoites say it is highly injurious. It isn't, provided the right kind of tobacco is used. The imported brands, we all know, contain far too much nicotine to be wholesome. But what about our own New Zealand tobaccos? They contain so little nicotine that they may be considered rather beneficial than otherwise. And you can't beat them for flavour and fragrance. That's because they are toasted. Ask any tobacconist for "Riverhead Gold" mild, ."Navy Cut" (Bulldog) medium, or "Cut Plug No. 10" (Bullshead) full strength.*
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NZ Truth, Issue 1141, 13 October 1927, Page 10
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176Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 NZ Truth, Issue 1141, 13 October 1927, Page 10
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