Several Victorian marksmen have intimated their intention of shooting in the New Zealand annual matches in Fcbruary. Burglars have been unusually busy in many parts of New Zealand this winter, and surprise has been expressed that the “swag” secured has so often taken the form of tobacco. Hu®tobacco, it must bo remembered, is not nearly so easy to identify as most other tilings; also, it is saleable almost anywhere and readily convertible into hard cash —one more proof of the hold that smoking has got on the world. The habit is soundly abused by non-smokers. Yet it contributes to the comfort and happiness of millions every day. If tobacco proves injurious it is because it contains an excess of nicotine. The imported brands are full of it. The purest tobaecoes of all are our New Zoaland ones. Containing only a. trifling percentage of nicotine, they may be smoked without fear of consequences. They possess a pecularly delicious flavor and a most, delightful aroma Ask for “Riverhead Cold” (mild), “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium, or “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bullshead) full strength. You can get these brands from anv tobacconists. 1 '
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16539, 5 January 1928, Page 11
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