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Today in history for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
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Today is Thursday, Feb. 7th, the 38th day of 2013. There are 327 days left in the year. 1863 — 150 years ago: The Rescue fire engine house has been repaired with some improvements that make it better than before the fire. We hope no engine will ever freeze up again and its own house burn down because the engine won't work. 1888 — 125 years ago: Enrollment figures of the Rock Island Public School system show a total registration of 1,927 pupils. 1913 — 100 years ago: The Rev. I. O. Nothstein, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, last night led the service commemorating the church's 25th anniversary. 1938 — 75 years ago: Harvey Firestone, pioneer tire manufacturer, who built his company from 17 to 20,000 workers, died in Florida today of coronary thrombosis. 1963 — 50 years ago: Larry True, 2016 34th St., Rock Island, bowled a 746 actual series last night in the Farmall Wednesday Night League at Highland Park Bowl, Moline.True, who had an average of 160 before last night, bowled games of 277, 202 and 267to post the unusual total. He is employed in Dept. 27, the toolroom, at Farmall Works, International Harvester Co., and has been bowling for six years. 1988 — 25 years ago: Clearing trees from along the Hennepin Canal has begun on the east end of Vandruff's Island in Milan, as part of the state's canal-restoration program. The $259,000 project in the Milan area is part of the total $900,000 Build Illinois funded program planned for the 96-lineal-mile canal parkway. 
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Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period.
1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank.
1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.
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