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Before the day begins, Grandmother Beer, with all her other tasks finds time to clear snow from the walk
Before the day begins, Grandmother Beer, with all her other tasks finds time to clear snow from the walk

Before the day begins, Grandmother Beer, with all her other tasks finds time to clear snow from the walk

Date2/10/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: Before the day begins; Grandmother Beer; with all her other tasks finds time to clear snow from the walk.
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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_0019030F
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