Gas Station

This is a picture of an old gas station taken in the 1940's. The station belonged to my grandfather, and you can see him standing out front by the gas pump. He would wash your windshield, check your oil, and check your tire pressure as he filled your car with gas. I have to admit that I am often nostalgic for the old days where Mom and Pop businesses took pride in their premium customer service. Something has been lost when those working in stores are minimum wage college students, who really do not care at all about the customer or the job.

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California Girl

This photograph was taken in 1942, and shows a young woman with a suitcase standing on the street in Hollywood California. I don't have any other information on the picture. I wonder though if it might be a girl from Kansas who took a bus to California in hopes of becoming a movie star. Just my imagination at work probably.

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Feather Hat

This hat is obviously got some sort of large bird feather in it . . . I wonder what bird the feather comes from. It really looks to be a very big feather.

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Straw Hat

Finally, a hat that I like. I think that this simple straw hat and simple clothes are the most attractive that we have seen all week. Certainly this is a posed picture of a model dressed as a peasant woman, but nonetheless we can see that a person can still look nice in simple clothes.

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Relax and Recreation

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, we must remember to take time to relax. So, here at OPOD we will be having "Relax and Recreation" week. What better way to start than with this picture of a little girl fishing. It also follows Hat Week well, as the little girl is sporting a dandy fishing hat. The picture was taken in 1920.

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