| Show AIN STREET 1920 Jewel King Larsen 465 South 100 East St George UT 84770 Professional Division Second Place Historical Essay Come walk with me in memory down the pleasant main street of Spring City Utah asknew it some sixty-odd years ago Let us view the businesses that flourished at that time Our first stop is at the barber shop to watch lir Rasmussen the barber as he finisheshair-cut rubs Bay Rum into the customerhair then combs it intoneat pompadour and smilingly accepts his fee--a shiny quarter We next stop at the drug store where various salves and drugs such as Bromo Quinine liniment Castor oil liver pills etc are prominently exhibited on the shelves Bdgar Allred the druggist is unique for besides beingfriend to all he is the town dentist pharmacist and physician He can setbroken bone pull an aching tooth and prescribe medication for everything from headache to gallstones indeed Doc Bdgar is special As we watch little boy stands with his nose pressed against the window glass covetous eyes glued on the bright balloons hanging in the window Inmoment out comes Doc withballoon asgift for the boy who then sailes happily and runs down the street with his treasure We halt and gaze in delight at the splendid things in the window of the next building The Beck Kercantile It is the Christmas season and tinsel red and green ribbons and pictures of Santa Claus entice the shoppers to enter Opening the door we see counters piled high with clothing and toys tea sets dolls with eyes that close tinker toys erector sets horses drums and ll the things dear to the hearts of children Swarms of eager youngsters stand entranced before the fascinating displays wondering which marvelous ing will be found under the tree on Christmas Konmey is in ort supply andchild can count on only one toy so making such an important decision takes much time and thought 75 |
