Western civilization is built on wheat. The story begins about 10,000 B.C., a cross of three grass species is found to be a rich food source. Wheat farming is woven into the narrative of the United States. Clear the land of unproductive plants (and indigenous people), plant wheat, make money, and build a strong democratic …
Tag Archive: 1904
Feb 01
Carnegie Library the first public library building in San Luis Obispo
The previous three buildings that The Tribune called home have been torn down. However if you want to trace the history of the San Luis Obispo Library all four buildings still stand. Before Google there were libraries. A town had shaken the dust off of its boots and arrived in the civilized world with the …
Dec 07
Doctor William Stover – Surgeon in Charge
The celebration of Sierra Vista’s 50th anniversary challenged The Vault to turn the clock back an additional 50 years. Be glad we live in this medical era. If you ever want a good cringe check out medical museums from 1900 or earlier. Most of the equipment looks like something from a horror film. Around the …



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