Yes, there was a time when gas stations only sold gas.
Do you remember those days? Just gas, maybe oil and maybe, just maybe, a pack of gum or a pack of cigarettes. That was it at the gas stations in the early days. Now of course, gas stations are mini-malls selling everything from lottery tickets, full meals, wine and firewood...
How many remember when these yellow and black tiger tails were the hottest giveaway at a gas station. It was back in 1962.
For the most part most of the giveaway premiums at gas stations were "adult oriented." Steak knives, maps, ice scrapers, etc...