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Cows, the fathers have found, are more economical than goats

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Cows, the fathers have found, are more economical than goats

Date8/7/1937

Names

Cowley Fathers (subject)

Society of St. John the Evangelist (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Cows; the fathers have found; are more economical than goats. A cow eats less than five goats and gives more milk.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106035F

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