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“Bai jove, old thing, your cigarettes are weally top-hole, donchewknow.” Thus the young new chum in the plusfours to his friend in the opposite corner of a first-class “smoker.” “Ya as, weally, honah bwight. Where chew say you bought them, deah boy?” “I didn’t buy them. I roll them myself.” “Not weally? Then what's your tobacco, old chappie, if I may ask? I’d like so much to get some, dontchewknow.” “No difficulty about that,” smiled his cobber. “Any tobacconist will supply you. Ask for a tin of Riverhead Gold. It’s one of the toasted brands.” “Well, I’ve nevah smoked any cigarette tobacco that I like bettah.” “There isn’t any better, Algy,” replied his friend. “But why toasted, old man?” “Toasting eliminates the nicotine, so you get a clean, fresh and fragrant smoke. Harmless, too. Also cheap. I can make ten full-sized cigarettes for 4d.” ‘Just fancy! Buy moah toasted brands, old sport?” “Yes. four. Desert Gold (another splendid toasted blend), and three for the pipe, Cavendish, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead).” ....

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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20503, 22 August 1936, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20503, 22 August 1936, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20503, 22 August 1936, Page 4

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