Day in history for March 19, 2004

1854 -- 150 years ago

The building of the railroad bridge, the work going forward at the depot grounds, and the building of many new homes and stores will furnish work for all men and teams who will come to Rock Island at this time.

1879 -- 125 years ago

Diamond Jo Reynolds will run steamboats three times a week between St. Louis and St. Paul this season.

1904 -- 100 years ago

Frank O. Lowden is believed to have 184 votes to Governor Yates' 167 for control of the Repulican County Convention at the Illinois Theater, Rock Island, tomorrow.

1929 -- 75 years ago

The Carpenters' Union has started a movement for the 5-day week in the basic building trade.

1954 -- 50 years ago

The state health department has selected Scott County as one of the three counties in the state to participate in a program to test a vaccine which is believed to immunize against polio.

1979 -- 25 years ago

Residents near Moline's Old Bluff Road told city officials about a week ago the narrow, unpaved street is a safety hazard for children walking to school because it lacks sidewalks. An accident Wednesday proved them right. Julie Engle, 9, a third-grade student at Maple Grove School, was brushed by a car, but wasn't injured. The Engles, of 3401 14th St. A, are residents of Kenhow Addition, a subdivision that's only access is Old Bluff Road, also known as 35th Avenue.

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