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A 21st Century Soda Fountain with 1950s Prices

August 24th, 2010

In 1950s America kids might have finished their school day with a trip by the drug store soda fountain where they could get a ice cream cone or a Coke for a nickel. That story is real life in this town. This is the story of the soda fountain still charging 1950s prices…

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  • August 28, 2010 — 8:45 PM

    ann duckworth

    Andrew,

    I thoroughly enjoyed the clips about both the
    Ava Drug and Laura Ingalls Wilder…..but, of course, am selfishly looking forward to your segment on Carl Mays.

    Thanks!

    Ann

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