Should ladies smoke? A correspondent of an Auckland paper says “No,” and declares . that “‘smoking 'by women is indecent." ' A standard dictionary defines the word “indecent” as “offensive to modesty; immodest.” But few twentieth century people .will see more immodesty in a lady'smoking a cigarette than in her drinking a cup of tea or powdering her nose. Had this - censorious- party warned smokers of both sexes against the risk they run in smoking tobacco loaded with nicotine, he would have rendered a public service, for therein lies a very real danger. However, the remedy is simple: Smoke “toasted,” which is practically freed from nicotine by the manufacturers’ special purifying process.' The six brands of toasted —Cut, Plug No. 10 (BullShead), Navy' Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Pocket Edition, Riverhead Gold and Pesert Gold—are as safe as tobacco can be made and a source Of constant pleasure and delight to smokers.everywhere. The three first-named brands are Onequalled for the pipe; the other three make cigarettes of superlative quality. “Tohsted”' “spoils’" you " for all other tobaccos.
HAIR-CUTTING RISKS Samson had his hair cut, and Samson lost his strength. Many men have their hair cut and find they are in lor a cold due to the subsequent chill lowering resistance. The remedy is to keep the head covered, especially when the air is cold. . Another good precaution is to take a dose or two of Baxters Lung Preserver. “Baxters” is unbeatable for coughs, colds, sore throats, and most bronchial ailments. It is difficult to find anybody who has not experienced the benefit of “Baxters,” but when one uses “Baxters”' for the first time one is amazed at its palatable flavour and the benefit , that can be felt from the very .first dose. “Baxters” is so soothing and penetrating.' “Baxters” quickly relieves tightness and congestion. The merit of "Baxters” is best proved by its amazing popularity. Don’t take that cold home, take “Baxters.” Prepared by Baxters, Ltd., GO2 Colombo St., Christchurch.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21549, 31 October 1944, Page 5
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