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Examples

  • How many go away empty-handed who present "briefies" at the office?

    Woman's Endurance

  • Superintendent called me to-day, and said I could issue "briefies"

    Woman's Endurance

  • Gave out "briefies" to-day, but fear that I shall give up the job; what use, when they return empty-handed, or with but half the things!

    Woman's Endurance

  • Received short note from Assistant Superintendent requesting me to discontinue briefies for foodstuffs, "I have now three medical officers who are well able to attend to the sick and needy."

    Woman's Endurance

  • Astounded this evening by doctor, "Well, now, wasn't it fine that I got you the right to grant briefies?"

    Woman's Endurance

  • Astounded this evening by doctor, “Well, now, wasn't it fine that I got you the right to grant briefies?”

    Woman's Endurance L, A D 1904

  • How many go away empty-handed who present “briefies” at the office?

    Woman's Endurance L, A D 1904

  • Received short note from Assistant Superintendent requesting me to discontinue briefies for foodstuffs, “I have now three medical officers who are well able to attend to the sick and needy.”

    Woman's Endurance L, A D 1904

  • Gave out “briefies” to-day, but fear that I shall give up the job; what use, when they return empty-handed, or with but half the things!

    Woman's Endurance L, A D 1904

  • Superintendent called me to-day, and said I could issue “briefies "

    Woman's Endurance L, A D 1904

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