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Papers containing the big news sold like hit cakes

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Papers containing the big news sold like hit cakes

Date5/7/1945

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Papers containing the big news sold like hit cakes.

Subject

Remembrance Day (Canada)

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0001577F

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