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Today in history for Monday, Ja. 21, 2013
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Today is Monday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2013. There are 344 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: We understand the ferry company is accepting nothing for fares except postal currency or coins. 1888 -- 125 years ago: C.H. Deere, of Moline, today was elected president of the Mutual Union Fire Insurance Co. J.J. Reimers, of Rock Island, was named vice president. 1913 -- 100 years ago: The ice gorge in the Mississippi River at the foot of the Crescent railroad bridge broke today, and the stage of the river dropped a foot. 1938 -- 75 years ago: In estimated cost of building construction started during 1937, Rock Island ranked third in downstate Illinois. Peoria ranked first and Springfield second. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Senior citizens are invited to attend the monthly birthday party to be held at the Moline Senior Citizens Center tomorrow in the Viking Building at 1514 4th Ave. Activities will begin at noon and continue through the afternoon. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Managers of the local bus system hope a new marketing push will attract riders and help offset $150,000 in funding cuts. The Rock Island County Mass Metropolitan Transit District is bracing for a $150,000 drop in federal, state and local income. To offset the loss, they want to invest in a glitzy marketing plan aimed at attracting riders. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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