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King Country Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 2066, 13 January 1925, Page 2

Does tobacco growing in New Zealand pay? The answer to that question is : 'Look at /the rapidly increasing number of men on the land who are now turning their attention to tobacco culture in this country. The early attempts to ]mt Now Zealand-grown tobacco on the market (about 30 years ago) were, it must be confessed, dis- ' appointing. The samples produced were very crude. But modern lnoth!(.*lsof culture aud treatment of the I leaf have completely altered all that, and as an average crop of New Zealand ! tobacco is now worth £SO per aero I (sometimes more) there eau be no ' question about tobacco culture paying | the farmer. As to the "weed" in its ' majftofactured form it is excellent. I Unlike mo.st of the imported brands, 'it contains very little nicotine, and may be indulged in ad lib, without harmful results, while the toasting of 'the leaf (quite a new idea) develops | flavour and aroma surprisingly. Undoubtedly this industry, already flourI ishing, is destined to become of national importance. Leading lines are: ; Riverhea'd Gold, mild; Navy Out (Bhllddg), medium; and Cut Plug No. , 10 (Bullhead), full.' (34)

Are corns spoiling the pleasure of these beautiful summer days If so our "Favourite" corn cure will quickly put an end tio adl your troubles in this direction. McLennan's Pharmaey, Rora Street, Te Ktrfti. '<»)