Clergymen (some of them anyway) are notoriously heavy smokers, and have always been, says an 18th century writer: "The generality of parsons can no more write a sermon without a, pipe. In their mouths 1 than without a Concordance in their hands." Tobacco is undoubtedly a great aid to literary effort. Hut it's not all gold that glitters and it's not all tobacco that is reliable The great fault of ho many brands is that they are. overloaded with nicotine, and nicotine constantly absorbed through a, pipe into the system is not a good thing. Ask any doctor. The perfect tobacco s'liould not only be fragrant and soothing, but as free from nicotine as may be. And tho outstanding ex- 1 ample of (he kind is found in the genuine toasted. This tobacco—Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead). Cavendish. Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Riverhead Cold and Desert Cold —combines a line flavour with a beautiful bouquet, and being practically without nicotine (toasting is responsible for that) ie» as harmless as tobacco can possibly be. There is nothing finer manufactured.*
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19044, 18 June 1936, Page 7
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179Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19044, 18 June 1936, Page 7
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