“What a shocking waste of money!” Thus counsel (a notorious tobaccohater) during the hearing of a case at Brisbane not long since, when he elicited from defendant that the latter consumed half a pound of tobacco every week. “That’s a matter of opinion,” sharply replied defendant. “I reckon I get better value for my money than if, for instance, I squandered* it on horse-racing or cards.” Counsel (a notorious gambler) subsided. Perhaps he was wise. Possibly he is" like the man who “compounds for sins he is inclined to by damning those he has no mind to.” Money expended on good tobacco is never wasted. Especially is this the case in New Zealand, where our Dominionbrown and manufactured tobacco is m universal use. Toasted, and consequently all but free from nicotine, it does not affect throat, heart or nerves. AU six brands,, Riverhead Gold, Desert Gold, Pocket Edition, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), are as sweet, fragrant and delightful as they are soothing and comforting. They appeal irresistibly t© all 193.—Advt.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 14 February 1944, Page 3
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