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Craziness pays: At first, Hy Lewis thought his daughter was crazy to buy out his old stores' owners
Craziness pays: At first, Hy Lewis thought his daughter was crazy to buy out his old stores' owners

Craziness pays: At first, Hy Lewis thought his daughter was crazy to buy out his old stores' owners

Date3/20/1983
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129434F
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