Tobacco played its part in connection with the Great Plague of London in | 1665. I’epys mentions in his famous I “TTi ary” seeing plague-stricken houses marked with a red cross. He got so frightened later thai he states: “ 1 was forced to buy some roll tobacco to smell and to clean. This took away t''e apprehension.” He escaped infecj tion. Even in that day tobacco was valued as a disinfectant. But it is more I etficacious smoked than “chaued.” Of course :he purest tobacco is best for disinfecting purposes just as it is for ordinary use. And the purest tobacco in the world is our own Xew Zoa'and "weed.” Owing to being toasted 't is practically without nicotine and famous alike ac a disinfectant and a smoking tobacco. Sweet, pure, mellow and fragrant, it appeals to all smokers. It is not only cheaper than some brands that cotdd be mentioned 'ml ’inlnitely better and safer. T’nnr brands only : Piveihead Gold, Navy Cut No. o Cavendish and Cut Plug No. I°. OoTt -’crept substitutes. Above are ■ the only toasted tobaccos.—Advt,
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1932, Page 3
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179Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1932, Page 3
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