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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VII, Issue 330, 29 November 1917, Page 4

“New Zealand has (some into possession of something more valuable than the biggest gold mine,” remarked the captain ol an American liner the other day when sampling some of our local tobacco. “And 1 predict,” ho went on, “that in years to come tobacco growing here will be just as flourishing as in Virginia, my native country, where the introduction of the tobacco industry has made a transformation as groat' and almost as quick, and certainly as pro fitable, as would the discovery of gold mines.” It is gratifying to'see that the people in this Dominion have not been slow in realising the huge possi bilities of the tobacco industry, but- even the most sanguine were surprised when Gold Pouch, our locally grown tobacco, made its first appearance. Such was the success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the rapidly increasing demand, and no wonder, because Gold Pouch represents quite a new type of tobacco with a distinctive flavour of its own of which the palate never tires. But its greatest virtue is its small percentage of nicotine, which makes it a healthier smoke than any foreign tobacco. And that is why Gold Pouch has become so popular.*

“ So the Borough Council fs going to stop cars from being left standing mi the streets.” Yes, that’s so. Hut you needn’t worry. You can leave your car at Clarkson’s Garage, Nelson street, Hastings (just round tho corner from Heretaunga street), for a nominal sum. Take it in and out as often an you like, and when you like. Open day and night, week-days, Sundays and holidays.*

H. J. Webbar. F.8.M.W., F. 1.0., London, Ophthalmic Optician, at Wak tar’s Pharmacy, Hastings. Tnaadayi * Special purchase tussore silk shirts, with collars or without , 9/6 to 21 - : tussore shirts, silk fronts, 69: white silk shirts, all sizes, 11/11. lloacba* Ltd., Hastings.* Long study, numerous trialsand careful observance culminated in the Clincher Cross motor tyre, which far surpasses others in endurance. Indescribably bad roads and tracks ham no effect on this scientifically made tyre. It Js pure plantation rubber and allBritish. Thousands in use at the front. Motor Accessory Co., Ltd., Heretaunga street, Hastings (also at Napier).* Wanted, boys to enter for our free Colour Card Competition. Prizes for boys up to 14 years. Ask for cards at Millar * Giorgi's, the Great Outfitters, Hastings.* Special range men's ready-tailored suits from 45/- to 84/-, good garments, boys' sport, suits, 15.'.-, 17/6, 21 6. 25/6 to 35/-; special line boys’ rough-rider suits. 12/6. Resells’ Ltd., Hastings * New Zealand people are certainly a thinking people, judging by the spleii did demand for the ‘ ‘ Thinker ' ’ brand writing tablets and school exercise books. All stationers-* ■ •