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Dunstan Times, 13 March 1933, Page 5

.. ‘ ‘ You’d hardly believe,’ remarked a Wellington smoke-merchant to a customer, “how faddy some men areabout choosing a pipe. They’ll turS over the contents of a show-case for Jjalf-ah-hour, and then not be “Are they as particular about choosing tobacco?” smilingly queried the customer. “Not so particular as they were before toasted tobacco became so popular”, replied the tobacconist, “ever tried it?’. “No Heard a lot about it though No nicotine in it, is there?’’ “Hardly any. Toasting takes the ‘bite’ clean out. No sore tongues or irritated throats with toasted. Quite harmless.” “Does the toasting affect the flavour and bouquet?” Improves both. I’m selling more toasted than any other sort.” “More than one brand?” came the next question. “Four’’ was the reply. “Riverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3., Cavendish and Cut Plug No. 10.” “Different strengths, I suppose? “Yes. I know you like something full-fiavour-cd. What about trying Cut Plug No. 10?” He did. Now he smokes nothing else. Connoisseurs say New Zealand toasted tobacco is the purest ia the world.