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A Druggist for 39 years, Harold Barber, 63, concentrates on prescriptions, cosmetics, soaps and health products

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A Druggist for 39 years, Harold Barber, 63, concentrates on prescriptions, cosmetics, soaps and health products

Date7/29/1971

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Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A Druggist for 39 years; Harold Barber; 63; concentrates on prescriptions; cosmetics; soaps and health products. He links the decline of the corner drug store with the coming of the supermarket and customers' inclination to pick up toothpaste and pain killers when they buy the week's supply of groceries.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0022897F

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