Patented products and the rise of the patent system
The article recalls Sam Huffman’s mousetrap and quotes Lincoln on the patent system, noting the US Patent Office now issues 3.25 million patents in 175 years. It traces early laws, 1790 milestones, and modern backlogs of 218 thousand pending cases with typical grant times around three years. President Johnson pushes reforms to speed review and strengthen the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Patent Office
Michigan
Brooklyn
George Washington
Samuel Hopkins
Pittsford
America
Henry L. Elsworth
Washington
Johnson
Bookmobile Route Schedule for May 24
On Monday May 24 the bookmobile visits Leggtown Camp's Store from 12:30 to 1 00, West Limestone High School 10 15 to 11 30, West Limestone School lunch 11 30 to 12 00, Lester Library 12 45 to 1 00, Good Springs Bailey's Store 1 00 to 1 30, Salem Club House 2 00 to 3 00, and Salem Springs Marbut's Store 3 15 to 3 45.
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Leggtown
Camp’s
West Limestone High School
West Limestone School
Lester Library
Good Springs
Bailey’s
Salem Club House
Salem Springs
Marbut's
West Morgan seniors to graduate Monday
Fifty West Morgan High School students will graduate Monday night. Baccalaureate services are scheduled tonight at 7 p.m. The article lists graduates by name across three rows, highlighting the class sequence and ceremony details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Morgan
West Morgan High School
Faye Coward
Carolyn Howell
Connie Adair
Jean Nave
Donna Harris
Betty Monroe
Margie Russell
Saryn Mooney
Ola Hill
Shelby Brazier
Sandra Shell
Fannie Holbert
Carolyn Rhodes
Patsy Thompson
Carol Blackwood
Lanna Moore
Deborah Truitt
Laverne Graves
Patricia Turner
Brenda Owens
Viola McNutt
Becky Jor
Colds May Link to Virus COXSACKIE A-21 Claim
Medical note suggests the common cold ties to a virus named COXSACKIE A-21, one of 214 strains in its group, hinting at a real disease connection while a cure remains distant. Profes Pharmacy at Somerville Road promises precise prescriptions and free delivery with day and night service. This week’s household hint recommends peroxide to loosen tight screws and bolts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profes| Pharmacy
Somerville Rd
8Th
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Bob Horton Washington
Sam Huffman
Eeda
Decatur Shopping Center
Bradford
W.T. Grant
Becetur Shopping Center
Hivey
Dan
Joyce Karst
Patricia Pace
Bobby Maddox
Gary Smallwood
Jimmy Clark
Jimmy Gilland
Thomas Law
Roger Hodges
Jimmy Crow
Jackie Linderman
Carl Moore
Butch Flowers
Charles Green
Kenneth Bolton
Eugene McClesky
Steve Roger
Frank Downs
George Truitt
Jimmy McDougle
Gary Garmany
Jerald Owens
John Tomlinson
Curtis Nix
Jimmy Emrico
Floyd Shankle
Jim Rombokas
Billy Carithers
Surfers
Lakeside
McGregor
A. Sahib Madras
India Madras
Lastex
OXLEY
DuPeont
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