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He trusts his customers-or, at least most of them-says Truman Doc Doxtater as he works behind the counter at the Canadian National Institute for the B(...)
He trusts his customers-or, at least most of them-says Truman Doc Doxtater as he works behind the counter at the Canadian National Institute for the B(...)

He trusts his customers-or, at least most of them-says Truman Doc Doxtater as he works behind the counter at the Canadian National Institute for the B(...)

Date7/21/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: He trusts his customers-or; at least most of them-says Truman Doc Doxtater as he works behind the counter at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Booth at Old City Hall. Intuition saves him from most cheats.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0020924F
      Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.
      Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.
      Slaughter, Mike
      9/16/1982
      A man who works for 30 or 40 years with a company has acquired pension rights and a lot of other rights which are really trusts
      A man who works for 30 or 40 years with a company has acquired pension rights and a lot of other rights which are really trusts
      Griffin, Doug
      10/3/1967
      Other side of the counter: Pharmacist Bob Pritchard says, in letter below, placing of certain drugs behind dispensary counter, under new policy, will be of benefit to the customer
      Other side of the counter: Pharmacist Bob Pritchard says, in letter below, placing of certain drugs behind dispensary counter, under new policy, will be of benefit to the customer
      Spremo, Boris
      7/31/1981
      For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
      For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
      Combs, Erin
      2/19/1987
      For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
      For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
      Combs, Erin
      2/19/1987
      John Rose, who posts thumbnail reviews to warn his customers about books they may not like, with some of the thousands of science fiction works in his store of Queen St
      John Rose, who posts thumbnail reviews to warn his customers about books they may not like, with some of the thousands of science fiction works in his store of Queen St
      Mahler, John
      7/7/1981
      Stamps with chips: Midhurst customers say they're happy to get mail and stamps over same counter they get chips and pickling spices at Bruce and Linda McDonald's store
      Stamps with chips: Midhurst customers say they're happy to get mail and stamps over same counter they get chips and pickling spices at Bruce and Linda McDonald's store
      Slaughter, Mike
      10/27/1988
      Treating people like customers is the secret behind the $2,500,000 success of Mister Transmission, says Secretary-treasurer Jerry Etkin. The company started in 1963 with one shop and less than $10,000. Now it has 18 outlets.
      Treating people like customers is the secret behind the $2,500,000 success of Mister Transmission, says Secretary-treasurer Jerry Etkin. The company started in 1963 with one shop and less than $10,000. Now it has 18 outlets.
      James, Norman
      7/11/1969
      Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
      Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      1/21/1985
      Listening to a customer's problems is part of the day's work for barman Alfons Demleitner, who works at the Walker House Hotel. Because bartenders and(...)
      Listening to a customer's problems is part of the day's work for barman Alfons Demleitner, who works at the Walker House Hotel. Because bartenders and(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      5/8/1974
      Former Pirate: Bill McMillan, now the manager of a legitimate office equipment supply dealership, says he once was one of the con artists who manipulated customers
      Former Pirate: Bill McMillan, now the manager of a legitimate office equipment supply dealership, says he once was one of the con artists who manipulated customers
      Dunlop, Alan
      12/1/1988
      Ron Roy: Says he's better at winning prizes than customers.
      Ron Roy: Says he's better at winning prizes than customers.
      Russell, Jim
      3/14/1990