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By the acquisition of the St. Paul and Des Moines 11. R., the Rock Island Lines, in connection with their present line, secure the shortest route] between Des Moines and the Twin Cities and reaoh a rich territory. The new line shortens the distance between Mason City and the Twin Cities and gives that growing industrial center additional outlets north, and south of immense value.
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