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Newest in cash registers is checked by John Craig Eaton, left, at opening of new T
Newest in cash registers is checked by John Craig Eaton, left, at opening of new T

Newest in cash registers is checked by John Craig Eaton, left, at opening of new T

Date8/16/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Newest in cash registers is checked by John Craig Eaton; left; at opening of new T. Eaton Co. chain called Horizon stores at Sheppard Ave. and Victoria Park Ave. Centre is W. A. (Al) Kelley; general manager. Operating the register is Lynda McElwain; who holds the Magic Wand. The wand scans a special ticket and the register totals the items; figures tax; makes total; all automatically.
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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_0110022F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Sheppard Avenue East
Historical location:Scarborough (Ont.)
Neighbourhood:L'Amoreaux
North-south streeet:Victoria Park Avenue
Province or state:Ontario
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