A well-known Wellington businessman made everybody laugh in the smoke-room of his club the other night. He said he had invited an old friend to lunch at his house that day, and that later they adjourned for the usual smoke. His friend then told him that he had seen his doctor that morning who had warned him to knock off smoking cigarettes. ‘‘But,” said the host, “you don’t smoke cigarettes. It is always a pipe. Did you tell the doctor that?” His friend burst out laughing. “I never volunteer information, old chap,” he replied. “So.” said the host; “you will continue to smoke your pipe as usual?” “Yes,” was the reply, “but my tobacco is New Zealand, and all blitfree from nicotine. Its toasted, you see, so I reckon its 0.K.” He was right there 1 The New Zealand tobacco is not only famous for its splendid quality —but quite harmless. The five brands so well-known to smolders are: Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Kiverhead Gold, Cavendish, Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), and Desert Gold.—Advt. (17).
26 supor Philip* models (from only 14ghs. to Him.) made for N.Z. listening conditions with. OUTSTANDING QUALITY, PRESS-BUTTON TUNING and PERFECTED SHORT WAVE reception. Let ns demonstrate without obligation. Liberal “trade-in" allowance. ROBERT FRANCIS LTD. C'REVELL ST., HOKITIKA, f
QET RID OF BLOOD POISONS— Doctor Hay says that all disease comeß from acidity of the blood. R.U.R. —the proven remedy is nature’s greatest health asset, thousands could not live without it. 4/- packet makes 26 winces. Is your health worth 3d week? Hogg’s Fharm&cj.
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Hokitika Guardian, 13 July 1940, Page 8
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