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May air of 1883 filled with picnics, rain
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Delaplane, Kristin
[333]
[ECHOS-1997-333]
The year was 1883 and a new Good Templars Lodge was established in Allendale with 23 members. But the big news that spring with the Good Templars was their May Day Temperance Picnic to be held at Oiler's Grove. J.M. Oiler would provide water, feed and a stable for up to 500 horses at 25 cents per animal [...]
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Writer had mother of all trips to Mother Lode
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[630]
[WAYITWAS-2006-630]
The early editions of the Solano Herald, which started publication as Solano County's first newspaper late in 1855, were filled with eye-witness accounts of pioneer experiences.
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By 1880s, Solano crops went against the grain
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[583]
[WAYITWAS-2005-583]
Certain periods in the history of Solano County have been harbingers of great change, offering residents the opportunity to take new directions. In our time, growth pressures bring challenges, including how we will protect and promote Solano County's rich agriculture.
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Extravaganza in 1914 dedicated courthouse
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[579]
[WAYITWAS-2005-579]
Solano County celebrated the dedication of its courthouse in 1914 with a grand party. Although the courthouse itself had been finished in 1911, it took until the July 4th weekend of 1914 for the community to gather and enjoy a fun-filled, two-day event.
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Foreign labor lifeblood of agriculture
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[75]
[WAYITWAS-2001-75]
Japanese workers filled void Vacaville's orchardists toward the end of the 19th century relied heavily on foreign labor to run their orchards, harvest and pack the fruit and ship it to the East Coast.
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Dixon's 1897 began with a ball
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Delaplane, Kristin
[339]
[ECHOS-1997-339]
One hundred years ago, Dixon's New Year's Ball was deemed a success. Over 100 couples danced the night away to Newby's Orchestra and enjoyed a supper that was deemed magnificent in quality and quantity. A few couples did not want to depart even at 6 in the morning, but the worn out musicians laid down their instruments.
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How the Nut Tree grew to be a landmark
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[661]
[WAYITWAS-2006-661]
Last week at Solano County's exhibit at the State Fair, volunteers handed out nuts, candy, and paper fans announcing the opening of the new Nut Tree. Many visitors expressed their delight at the news that the Nut Tree was opening again, often followed by a precious memory of visits to the famous Nut Tree of old.
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Vacavillle went to blazes in 1800s
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[108]
[WAYITWAS-2002-108]
Fire presented one of the major worries of early life in Vacaville and in other settlements.
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New century brought new freedoms
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[104]
[WAYITWAS-2002-104]
The first few decades of the 20th century brought much change. One aspect was the greater freedom women gained in their personal lives.
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Monticello's demolition aided farmers
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[102]
[WAYITWAS-2002-102]
So far this winter, rainfall has been plentiful, filling creeks and reservoirs. If the trend continues, once again we will be able to admire Lake Berryessa's Glory Hole spilling over and be secure in the knowledge that this summer there will be enough water for farm crops and households alike.
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