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Today in history for Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
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Today is Monday, Dec. 10, the 345th day of 2012. There are 21 days left in the year. 1862 -- 150 years ago: The Mississippi River still is open today, and the ferry boats aremaking a few trips each day. We have had very little cold weather yet. 1887 -- 125 years ago: Wyrich's bus operating between Rock Island and Davenport hasbeen stopped by Arsenal authorities. Wyrich plans to take the case to the Secretary ofWar for a final decision. 1912 -- 100 years ago: The Tri-City Federation of Labor is discussing plans forunionization of farm workers. 1937 -- 75 years ago: Shores of the Upper Mississippi River are resounding with thering of the woodman's ax as the Rock Island District of United States engineers begindevelopment of a 9-foot channel operation. 1962 -- 50 years ago: Placing 20 speakers in the top five places in various contests, RockIsland High School won the area speech contest held Saturday at Rock Island. 1987 -- 25 years ago: Bob Plasschaert, of Milan, has been presented the Silver Beaveraward, the highest adult honor in the six-county Illowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.During the past 30 years, Mr. Plasschaert has served as a cubmaster, scoutmaster anddistrict commissioner, and he is a scouting coordinator. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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