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At a Poplar (London) inquest recently touching the death of a waterside worker, 'it transpired that, deceased was- quietly smoking his pipe by the kitchen fire after tea when he suddenly collapsed and 'died. It appeared that ho was a heavy smoker, and habitually used a brand of American tobacco 'which the doctor who made the post-mortem described as containing.a high percentage of nicotine, and the constant smoking, of which, he said, had doubtless affected the heart in the course of years.. Such cases are not uncommon. Nicotine is a powerful .poison,, and,, is found, in excess in tobaccos of American origin. In marked, 'contrast are our Now Zealand-, tobaccos.. Subjected to a special roasting or toa_sting process, these 'goods are practically free from nicotine, while for flavour and aroma they challenge the world! Deprived of nearly all their nicotine, they are quite safe find may, be smoked acl libitum without fear ©f consequences. Four brands only, remember: Piiverhead Gold. Navy. Cut No. 3,. Cavendish and Cut Plug No. 10. ■-224,' " , ,

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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11493, 21 November 1931, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11493, 21 November 1931, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11493, 21 November 1931, Page 2