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The Merits of peach floats, Scouts': fizzy ritual leads to badge
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ICONIUM, Mo. - A sweet and simple ritual has endured in this lush
oasis for about 30 years. It brings comfort to homesick boys and
reassures the older and more jaded that innocent pleasure still
exists in a complicated and uncertain world.
Dusk brings Scouts by the score to Scott's Iconium Store, where
they line up at the snack bar window to earn a whimsical merit badge -
for the Peach Float Trip.
Qualifying is easy: Just slurp down a soothing concoction of soft
ice cream twirled into a cup of Peach Nehi soda.
Scott's sells about 25,000 of the $1.50 peach floats each summer.
That's more than ...
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