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High cost of supermarket shopping isn't all attributable to food items
High cost of supermarket shopping isn't all attributable to food items

High cost of supermarket shopping isn't all attributable to food items

Date8/24/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: High cost of supermarket shopping isn't all attributable to food items. Most shoppers' carts have expensive soaps; detergents and beauty aids. In some new supermarkets; such as one shown here; customers may even purchase clothing.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015217F
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