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Greymouth Evening Star, 16 March 1928, Page 2

In spite of the many attempts by the struggling farmer, the gum lands of the North Auckland district have prove unsuitable for general agricultual purposes. Cropping is not a paying proposition in those parts. There is one exception however, —tobacco thrives well in these latitudes and splendid types of leaf have been produced on soils that not long ago were covered with ti-tree and fern. A small portion of these waste lands if planted in tobacco would be sufficient to transform this poverty-stricken district into regions of affluence and wealth; £5O net is the average yield on a tobacco crop per acre and often more. Few people realise the immense possibilities of the tobacco industry, but anyone wanting information on the subject, is referred to the ready manufactured article. “Riverhead Gold” mildest of all; “Toasted Navy Cut” (Bulldog) of medium strength. Do not forget that all three brands are toasted and therefore more wholesome than the average class of goods from overseas, often so/harmful on the score of excess nicotine. —27.

Use only Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Best for pickling, and all purposes. Free from mineral acids. In bottle Qi Vulk. — Advt.