A Glimpse of History: Gas Station in Newell, IA, Circa 1900

A vintage colorized photo shows a man in overalls and a cap standing confidently next to an old-fashioned gas pump at a 'Community Service Station Co.' The station has a red-tiled roof and brick facade, with another pump and a sign for 'TACOLENE LUBRICATING SERVICE' visible. The man has one hand on his hip and the other on the pump handle, looking proud. The image has a bright, slightly oversaturated filter. The caption text 'i'm not lazy, i'm just conserving my energy' is overlaid on the image, implying the man is not idle but strategically saving his strength.

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