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Benton County Land a Most Valuable in 60th Counties
Des Moines reports census figures for 36 Iowa counties showing Benton as fifth in mortgage indebtedness among the group and Benton County leading 30 counties in land value. The article notes Benton’s high valuation at 55 million plus strong figures for acres rented and cash returns, with details on other counties’ balances and farm assets. John Flynn, 42, railroad conductor and veteran of 24 years, was killed near Madrid when struck by a moving freight train of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line.
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