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Grey River Argus, 18 August 1944, Page 3

Eighty cigarettes a day! M. Aristide Briand, “ihe strong m.an of French politics," smoked 80 cigarettes a day —and lived to be old. Yet the enemies of the weed will insist that smoking, even in moderation, shortens life! But that depends on the tobacco. The famous Frenchman’s favourite blend must have been of exceptional purity to permit of. his indulging so freely. Because brands there are in plenty which it would be simply suicidal to smoke to that extent owing to the quantity of nicotine they contain. Tobacco absolutely free from nicotine ’s unknown, but our New Zealand brands are not far off the mark. The toasting they are subjected to at the factory accounts not only for. their comparative freedom from nicotine, but for their peculiarly delicious flavour and unequalled aroma. They do not, be it noted, affect the heart, and are the only toasted they possess an irresistible attraction for smokers is proved by their extensive sale. There are only sx toas ed brands: Riverhead Gold, Desert Gold, Cut Plug No. 10 Pocket Edition Navy Cut No. 3 and Cavendish But ’ware of imitations !—Advt,