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

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

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

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

El Monte’s deputy postmaster refused to deliver pro-Union newspapers to subscribers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

“I wouldn’t have one around,” the postmaster said, and this meant that his wife was at him to buy one.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck