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Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.
Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.

Dr. Brone Petruson prepares to insert a device into Mel Switzer's nose to end his snoring, which is so loud it shattered world records.

Date12/3/1991
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0134598F
Rye Guy: Co-owner Paul Dulberg serves up one of Switzer's famous overstuffed sandwiches on the dell's last day at its Spadina Ave. address.
Rye Guy: Co-owner Paul Dulberg serves up one of Switzer's famous overstuffed sandwiches on the dell's last day at its Spadina Ave. address.
Brazao, Dale
9/15/1991
Eric Solomon: One of the owners of Switzer's surveys the changing streetscape.
Eric Solomon: One of the owners of Switzer's surveys the changing streetscape.
Stawicki, Andrew
4/9/1991
Off the hook: Peter Sandler, inventor of the anti-snoring pillow and president of the company that makes it, Thera-p- Cushion Inc
Off the hook: Peter Sandler, inventor of the anti-snoring pillow and president of the company that makes it, Thera-p- Cushion Inc
Brennan, Pat
6/8/1989
In Context: Great Gulf Homes' Gary Switzer stands on Spadina Ave
In Context: Great Gulf Homes' Gary Switzer stands on Spadina Ave
Stuparyk, Michael
4/16/1999
One-time argo halfback and footfball referee Johnny Munro (left) give the go signal to opena convention of life insurance executives yesterday - with the loud help of the loud help of the Metro police pipe band
One-time argo halfback and footfball referee Johnny Munro (left) give the go signal to opena convention of life insurance executives yesterday - with the loud help of the loud help of the Metro police pipe band
Bull, Ron
11/15/1976
Feet first: Ernie Whitt, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, has an impression of his foot taken by Glenn Copeland, president of the Feet First store, which will offer physiotherapy for feet as well as sports shoes and custom-made shoe inserts.
Feet first: Ernie Whitt, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, has an impression of his foot taken by Glenn Copeland, president of the Feet First store, which will offer physiotherapy for feet as well as sports shoes and custom-made shoe inserts.
Faught, Ken
1/21/1987
Hear ye, hear ye: Town Crier Daniel Richer Dit La Fleche's bell is really music to the ears of Pickering Mayor Jack Anderson, if a trifle loud.
Hear ye, hear ye: Town Crier Daniel Richer Dit La Fleche's bell is really music to the ears of Pickering Mayor Jack Anderson, if a trifle loud.
Russell
4/12/1984
Cry therapist: Norm Forman, a Metro psychologist, has researched crying and is writing a book called For Crying Out Loud: The Art and Power of Weeping. In his own practice he asks patients to recall troubled feelings they've never put to rest, then coache
Cry therapist: Norm Forman, a Metro psychologist, has researched crying and is writing a book called For Crying Out Loud: The Art and Power of Weeping. In his own practice he asks patients to recall troubled feelings they've never put to rest, then coache
Mahler, John
9/21/1979
World shattered: Internationally known designers Stefan Siwinski and his wife, Krystyna Sadowska, are losing their studios and factory because of interest rates which skyrocketed from 6 to 20 per cent
World shattered: Internationally known designers Stefan Siwinski and his wife, Krystyna Sadowska, are losing their studios and factory because of interest rates which skyrocketed from 6 to 20 per cent
Pickell, Brian
7/26/1982
Shattered dream: Rob Murphy, 18, stands with his parents, Rose and Hugh, on the Mississauga lot where their new home was to have been.
Shattered dream: Rob Murphy, 18, stands with his parents, Rose and Hugh, on the Mississauga lot where their new home was to have been.
Calleja, Frank
5/6/1989
Shattered by bomb explosion outside the neighboring Capri bakery, the smashed windows of his Coit Drapery Cleaners establishment are inspected by owner John Cimba. Top right, is Sam Falcone, owner of the bakery. Bottom right, Constable Kenneth Armstrong,
Shattered by bomb explosion outside the neighboring Capri bakery, the smashed windows of his Coit Drapery Cleaners establishment are inspected by owner John Cimba. Top right, is Sam Falcone, owner of the bakery. Bottom right, Constable Kenneth Armstrong,
Darrell, Dick
6/24/1970
George Rust-d'eye: Lawyer says salary freeze has shattered his staff's morale.
George Rust-d'eye: Lawyer says salary freeze has shattered his staff's morale.
Lautens, Richard
9/9/1988