Tlo blow in for n box ol' mn tflies amt found tlie tobacconist, busy opening up a case of briars. "Nice pipes, those,” he said, "how much?” "All one price this lot," replied the tobacconist, "fifteen-and-six. Value too.” "Daresay. Never pay more than a. bob, myself, so if my pipe gets lost, or anything, it makes no odds. I’m more faddy about my tobacco, though (witli a. smile) been smoking same old brand for years.” "What brand’s that?” asked the tobacconist. "Cut Plug No. 10.” "You’ve sure picked a winner!” laughed .the tobacconist. "It's one of the genuine toasted brands. There’s nothing hotter. “Or so good,” said the stranger. “Don’t, know so much about that,” commented the tobacconist, thoughtfully. “There are live of the genuine toasted brands, and all lies! sellers — Cut Plug' No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. ;t ( Bulldog), (>i vc ndish. Ri verb ead Gold and Desert Gold.” The stranger nodded. lie knew. These brands are as choice as money can buy or heart desire. That's why they’re “all best sellers.” But beware of imitations! They’re no earthly!*
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20184, 29 February 1940, Page 9
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