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Town elects postmaster in Portland via new wire method
Carl Knudsen, a resident of Portland, was chosen as a candidate for local postmaster by a novel wire method. Representative C. B. Buttriess of North Dakota would submit the winner's name to President Harding for appointment. Residents and merchants signaled a New Year's closure on January 1, 1928.
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Portland
N. D
Carl Knudson
Loval
Eroco
Clifton
Busineen
Clifton Mercasnile Company
the Show Co
John E. Swenson
Loper's
A.A. Miller
H. R. Josey
K. McSpadden
N.E. Neleisr Hof & Aurs Garage
Polk VE
Hurst & Son City
Ealers Central Produce Company
6 & Sellars
Ongar J. Rew & Co