P. T. Barnum, the famous American Showman, was once asked what invention or discovery had, in his opinion, contributed most to the source of human happiness and enjoyment. Without hesitation he replied : “The invention or discovery of smoking. ' He wasn’t far wrong. Tobacco is like a good wife—it halves our sorrows and doubles your joys. But it- must be the right kind of tobacco. If full of nicotine, as so many o fthe imported brands are, habitual indulgence in it must be attended, sooner or later, with evil consequences. Heart or nerves may become affected. By the way, our New Zealand-grown tobaccos are so pure and contain relatively so little nicotine that they may be freely indulged in with impunty. iThev don’t bte the tongue. 'Hie toasting of the leaf (quite a new idea) develops the flavour, which is peculiarly pleasant, and they possess a delightful fragrance of their own. No wonder they are capturing the market. Ask for “lliverhead Gold,” mild; “Navy Cut” (Bulldoer), medium: or “Out Plug No. 10” (Bullshead) full strength.*
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 14 August 1928, Page 5
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