Day in history for January 27, 2008

1858 -- 150 years ago

Johnson's flour and feed is now being delivered free of charge to any part of Rock Island. All you have to do is leave your order at his store on Illinois St.

1883 -- 125 years ago

The importance of the Market Square fountain was never before so greatly appreciated, now that it is frozen.

1908 -- 100 years ago

Definite action has been taken by the City Council on the annexation matter, and South Rock Island people are convinced that the city is sincere in its position.

1933 -- 75 years ago

An offer to present a three-act play at the South Park Presbyterian Church has been accepted by the Playcrafters. The play will be presented in the early spring.

1958 -- 50 years ago

W. Scott Gippert of Rock Island, chief of auxiliary police under Rock Island's Civil Defense program, was named resident planner for the Survival Plan Project of the State of Illinois.

1983 -- 25 years ago

Alcoa remains the aluminum industry's most profitable firm going into a year that will be highlighted by a recovering economy and labor negotiations. Alcoa had net profits of only $10.8 million in 1982 down from $296.2 million in 1981. All three of its major competitors lost money in 1982. Alcoa lost $33.7 million in the last quarter, reversing last year's gain of $32.3 million.

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