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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 20 August 1925, Page 5

“New Zealand has come into possession of something more valuable than che biggest gold mine,” remarked the captain of an American liner the otliei day when sampling some of our local tobacco. “And I predict,” he went on, “that in years to come tobacco-growing here will be just as flourishing as in Virginia, my native country.” If is gratifying to see that some enterprising people in this Dominion are realising the huge possibilities of the tobacco industry, but even the most sanguine were surprised when the local article made its first appearance. Such was the success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the demand. And no wonder, because this tobacco represents an entirely new type with a distinctive flavour of its own, due. it is said, to the toasting process which has been adopted in its manufacture. But its greatest virtue is its small percentage of nicotine, and this is why_.it does not affect the heart and nerves or the eyesight. Smokers should not fail to five it a trial. Obtainable in three strengths River he ad Gold, mild ; Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog!, medium; and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullhead), full body. 13