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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 48, Issue 2818, 5 October 1938, Page 5

“What’s become of all the meerchaums?” he asked as he barged in, “seldom see any about these days.” “No,” said the tobacconist, “smokers haven’t the time to colour them now I reckon, life’s too much of a rush. It’s the handy pipe that’s wanted in 1938 —a briar for choice.” “Someone was telling me that cigarettes are killing the trade in pipe brands —that true?” “About as true as that the moon is made of green cheese. But tastes change mind you. Dark Plug was' all the go when I started business; now it’s the toasted brands everybody’s after. Oh rather! I sell a lot of toasted —all five blends, Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead) Navy Cut Nq. 3 (Bulldog) Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. For flavour and bouquet you simply can’t beat them: very pure, too, because the toasting gets most of the nicotine out of them. Ever -try them? No? Go on, you surprise me! Well, as you’re an old smoker give Cut Plug No. 10 a go. Believe me you’ll like it a treat!” So he did!