“How’s trade?’’ asked an Aucklander of his ' tobacconist the other day when he popped in 'to replenish his pouch. "Not too bad," replied the weed merchant, “some lines are quiet, but -I reckon wo're selling four times as much pipe tobacco as we did a year ago,” ‘"Funny,” said the customer, “considering the times." “Not at all,” replied the tobacconist, “when times are bad there’s always a run on pipe tobacco.” “And what kind of pipe tobacco do you sell most of?” “Plug sells well, but- the chief demand is for New Zealand toasted.” Well, that is the experience of a great many tobacconists. When things are looking black there’s nothing like a pipe ! —and New Zealand toasted fills the bill’ The toasting kills the nicotine in the leaf and gives this tobacco 'its rare bouquet and incomparable '.flavour. The' imported leaf is all more or less rank with nicotine. The toasted New Zealand contains hardly ally. 'But mark this!—there are only four brands of toasted: Biverhead Gold. ’Navy Cut No. 3, Cavendish and .Cut Plug (No. 10.—l Advt.
Grandpa Yea s ton says: at 60 by regularly eating lets.” W. E. Williams, Advt. ‘‘Keep young Yeaston Tab- , Chemist. —
NOT LUCK BUT PULMONAS. Jim broke the office record last year Went through the whole winter without catching a cold. Of course we wanted to know why he had all tho luck. “Not luck,” he said, “but Pulttionas. When ever i heard you fellows sneezing, I slipped one in my mouth. No colds for me, while I can get Pulmonns.”—Advr.
Use only the best polish on your floor-coverings, furniture and footwear. Apply “Tan-ol!” Gives a bright lasting shine. Cleans, polishes, and preserves.—Advt
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1931, Page 2
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