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An oldW&ltafl&fi* resident when calling at his tobucconist’s the other daV> asked him if he had a pinch of snuff to spare. “Sorry, Mr. he said.' "haven’t got a grain in the place. No demand. Pon’t think there’s any stuff in N.Z. now. Reckon you’d have to go to London." “I certainly shan’t do that,” smiled the customer. "Never mind, let’s have a pound of Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead).” “Plenty of that.” chuckled the tobacconist, “also Of the four other genuine toasted brands: Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog)! Cavendish. Riverhead Gold, and DeSert-GOld.”-"I hear they’re being imitated.” remarked the veteran. The tobacconist laughed. “That’s right,” he said, "and precious <poor imitations some are! About its much like the real thing as cider’s like champagne. They can Imitate tire color und appearance of the genulhe toasted^—but thd duality isn’t there! And if you ask me that’s the ikidlC'the p'irftUis Will dome to grief on.?, “Serve ’em right.” said the Old gentleman, picking up his tobacco, ‘‘fair play’s‘di-3feWi!j , dht' V 1 .»l ; < m c.

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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18529, 16 October 1934, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18529, 16 October 1934, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18529, 16 October 1934, Page 3