The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

100 years ago

The Ritzville

Journal-Times

Dec. 30, 1920

CHRISTMAS IN CITY WAS A MERRY ONE

Christmas of 1920 has come and gone. Returning appetites attest to the fact that the annual celebration of the great world festival is over. No more are there secret whisperings among members of the family. Father no longer takes the side entrance laden with packages but comes boldly in at the front door, and mother’s bureau drawers are now unlocked with the key in its accustomed place on the nail. The more fragile toys have already been broken and those that have withstood the first week bid fair t...