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Franklin Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 98, 23 August 1933, Page 8 (Supplement)

It, was on the Auckland-Whangarei train. A man looking like a "commercial" was puffing a very foul briar, facing him another passenger was smoking a cigarette and reading a newspaper. Happening to look up he noticed that blackened briar, and said: "Pardon me. I am a doctor and must tell you that, pipe of yours is unfit to smoke. It's s.a turn ted with nicotine. If you're wise you'll scrap it." "It's a bit strong," admitted its owner, with a grin, "but 1 reckon that's the fault of my lobacco." "Quite likely," smiled the doctor. "But why smoke such stuff? Why not do ••'-■ i do and smoke our New Zealand tobacco? You sec it's toasted and all but free from nicotine, therefore quite harmless. And its good!" The pipe-smoker thanked the doctor, and said he'd act on his advice. He'll be wise if he does. Our New Zealand brands: Riverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead) — are famous for purity, flavour and aroma. But look out for imitations! There arc several about!