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Yes, I remember those days (Publisher’s column, “Fill ‘er up,” Feb. 24, 2026).  My fondest memory is that of a full-service station in Dayton, Ohio.  It was a Texico brand (maybe Gulf), but the brand advertised through a 30-minute comedy show which I think was called “Life of Riley.” They used the slogan “tell them Riley sent you” when you go there. I remember hanging over the front seat telling Dad to say that. He rarely did, so I had to roll down my window and tell the attendant. – Mike Simpson