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King Country Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 2064, 8 January 1925, Page 3

“New Zealand lias come into possession of something more valuable than the biggest Gold Mine,” remarked the captain of an American liner the other day when sampling some of cAir local Uobaoco. “And 1 predict,” be went on, “that in years to come tobaccogrowing bore will bo just as flourishing as in Virginia, my native country.” It is gratifying to see that some enterprising people in riiis Dominion are realising the huge possibilities of the tobacco industry, but even the most sanguine were surprised when the local article made its first appearance. Such was the success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the demand And no wonder, because this tobacco represents quite a new type with a distinctive flavour of its own, due, it is said, to tho toasting process which has been adopted in its manufacture. But its greatest virtue is its small percentage of nicotine, and this is why it does not affect the heart and nerves or tho eyesight. Smokers should not fail to give it a. trial. Obtainable in three strengths: Riverliead Gold, mild j Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog), medium; and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullhead), full body. 0 3)

The Hungarian peasant is well known for his healthy appetite. At a village wedding feast, which lasted four days, there were 1400 guests. They consumed an otx roasted whole, eight calves, six lambs, 650 geese, 425 turkeys, 1200 chickens, 60 pigeons, 3400 loaves, 400 dins of biscuits, two hundredweight of rice, 1320 gallons of wine, and 100 barrel’s of beer. Five bands played during the entertainment.