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Doctors may differ regarding the harmlessness of tobacco, but the famous London physician, Sir Bruce Porter, entertains no doubt on the subject. “I know,” he says, “tobacco is an extreme comfort to a great many, and I wish more particularly to reassure old folks that they may not be terrified from enjoying one of the few pleasures remaining to those of advanced years. Tobacco in moderation is not going to do them any harm.” So far from that it may do them a great deal of good, provided it’s as pure as it ought to be. Unfortunately it very often isn’t. The constant use of tobacco full of nicotine may seriously affect the heart or wreck the nerves; well, there’s no occasion for any Maorilander to run such risks. The Dominion’s famous toasted blends: Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Diverhead Gold, and Desert Gold, are as sweet, cool, fragrant, and solacing—being toasted —as even Sir Bruce Porter can desire. Ask for brands named and avoid worthless imitations. There are several about. N. 669.

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North Canterbury Gazette, Volume 7, Issue 61, 3 December 1937, Page 7

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Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 North Canterbury Gazette, Volume 7, Issue 61, 3 December 1937, Page 7

Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 North Canterbury Gazette, Volume 7, Issue 61, 3 December 1937, Page 7