postmaster

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Sadly, her aunt turns out to be dead, but Quartz Creek’s postmaster encourages Selena to move into her house anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

U.S. in 1926, which held that the president could remove a postmaster in Oregon.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

U.S. in 1838, which limited presidential control of the postmaster general, and Myers v.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

Ms Masters said it took at least five officers to restrain Mailen, who the court heard used to be a school governor and postmaster and had never been in trouble with the law before.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

In February of 1894 when a thick letter came from a firm of attorneys in Washington the postmaster thought it might be important.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck