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Swat the fly contest announced by the Toronto daily star in 1912 who won by Beatrice White, who killed 543,360 flies in just 10 days
Swat the fly contest announced by the Toronto daily star in 1912 who won by Beatrice White, who killed 543,360 flies in just 10 days

Swat the fly contest announced by the Toronto daily star in 1912 who won by Beatrice White, who killed 543,360 flies in just 10 days

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Original Toronto Star caption: Swat the fly contest announced by the Toronto daily star in 1912 who won by Beatrice White; who killed 543;360 flies in just 10 days
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0119366F
      Mrs.Beatrice White, who won a fly-swatting contest sponsored by The Star 56 years ago, shows 3-year-old Lee Moderate the can of insect killer she was (...)
      Mrs.Beatrice White, who won a fly-swatting contest sponsored by The Star 56 years ago, shows 3-year-old Lee Moderate the can of insect killer she was (...)
      Goode, Jeff
      10/8/1968
      A Bushel of flies killed by one packet of Wilson's Fly Pads
      A Bushel of flies killed by one packet of Wilson's Fly Pads
      Wilson's fly pads company
      1892
      The technique: Tying flies is the mysterious preserve of the dedicated fly fisherman, someone who enjoys a relaxed and low-cost hobby
      The technique: Tying flies is the mysterious preserve of the dedicated fly fisherman, someone who enjoys a relaxed and low-cost hobby
      Calleja, Frank
      3/23/1982
      Tortured. By Peter Rickwood Toronto Star. A 33-year-old Canadian Sikh say he got on help from the Canadian High Commission when police in India detained and tortured him as he was about to fly home. Dalbar Sidhu, a Kitchener auto worker, told a Toronto news conference yesterday he was held at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for two days. He claims he was denied foor and seep, was threatened with revolver and had his fingernails pulled and hair tugged out of his beard and scalp. His wife Satwant, who was travelling with him, contacted the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi after his arrest said. [Incomplete]
      Tortured. By Peter Rickwood Toronto Star. A 33-year-old Canadian Sikh say he got on help from the Canadian High Commission when police in India detained and tortured him as he was about to fly home. Dalbar Sidhu, a Kitchener auto worker, told a Toronto news conference yesterday he was held at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for two days. He claims he was denied foor and seep, was threatened with revolver and had his fingernails pulled and hair tugged out of his beard and scalp. His wife Satwant, who was travelling with him, contacted the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi after his arrest said. [Incomplete]
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      1/29/1986
      I'm always meeting people,' streetcleaner Fred Bowers, 64, says as he talks with George Fallis, an attorney who lives on Strathallan Blvd. Most persons on his beat know Bowers, who finds lost children and delivers messages - and, off duty, collect cameras, processes still and movie films, fishes and ties flies.
      I'm always meeting people,' streetcleaner Fred Bowers, 64, says as he talks with George Fallis, an attorney who lives on Strathallan Blvd. Most persons on his beat know Bowers, who finds lost children and delivers messages - and, off duty, collect cameras, processes still and movie films, fishes and ties flies.
      Teskey, Frank
      6/9/1972
      Just hanging around downtown. Wing walker John Kazian hangs from top wing of airplane while pilot Joe Hughes flies upside down past Toronto-Dominion C(...)
      Just hanging around downtown. Wing walker John Kazian hangs from top wing of airplane while pilot Joe Hughes flies upside down past Toronto-Dominion C(...)
      Kazian, John
      8/31/1972
      Daredevil Evil Knievel, who flies over lined-up cars on a steam-powered skycycle, was charged yesterday with speeding in his car at up to 100 miles an hour near Albion, Mich
      Daredevil Evil Knievel, who flies over lined-up cars on a steam-powered skycycle, was charged yesterday with speeding in his car at up to 100 miles an hour near Albion, Mich
      Darrell, Dick
      7/16/1971
      Mrs. Michael Sifton who flies several times a week took up sport so she could share hobby with her husband
      Mrs. Michael Sifton who flies several times a week took up sport so she could share hobby with her husband
      Spremo, Boris
      5/9/1969
      Mark McKoy of Scarborough flies smoothly over a hurdle on his way to victory in the 50-yard event at the 21st Toronto Star Indoor Games at Maple Leaf (...)
      Mark McKoy of Scarborough flies smoothly over a hurdle on his way to victory in the 50-yard event at the 21st Toronto Star Indoor Games at Maple Leaf (...)
      Goode, Jeff
      2/17/1984
      Fish dish, Star outdoors writer John Power's shore lunch will make you forget the black flies
      Fish dish, Star outdoors writer John Power's shore lunch will make you forget the black flies
      Power, John
      5/12/1989
      High above the Caledon Hills, Star reporter Ann Farrell flies in a glider with pilot Neil Poole of the Erin Soaring Society. Society president Peter R(...)
      High above the Caledon Hills, Star reporter Ann Farrell flies in a glider with pilot Neil Poole of the Erin Soaring Society. Society president Peter R(...)
      Combs, Erin
      9/23/1976
      Fur flies: Gary the Groundhog's appearance at the Kortright Conservation Centre Friday has sparked controversy over using such animals on Groundhog Day
      Fur flies: Gary the Groundhog's appearance at the Kortright Conservation Centre Friday has sparked controversy over using such animals on Groundhog Day
      Dexter, Brian
      1/30/1990