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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1917

Page

4

Patent fight over Barber claim impacts auto makers

The decision’s significance lies in its implications for automobile manufacturers. Ambitious inventors and unscrupulous lawyers have pursued large sums from major producers in similar suits, with several cases pending in state courts.

National Automobile Dealers Convention to Convene in Chicago

More than 10 000 organized automobile dealers in the United States will be represented at the convention of automobile distributors and dealers at LaSalle hotel Chicago July 10. There are 150 delegates from 32 states appointed to organize the National Automobile Dealers association with George W Brown and Bart J Ruddle of Milwaukee as chairman and secretary. The association aims to be the parent body for local societies and to address motor trade questions through an executive. The temporary group helped eliminate the five per cent tax from the war revenue bill after it reached the senate finance committee.

United States LaSalle Hotel Chicago Tates George W. Browne Bart J. Ruddle Milwaukee Aoe Gibe Natent Aesociation Walers Senate Finance Committee

Actors and actresses demand variety in motion pictures cars

Movi stars show strong taste for unique car styles and colors. A leading New York amusements publication surveyed motor car buyers from the film world, noting their preference for distinctive makes and body types as they seek individuality in their vehicles.

New York Amusement World Moving Picture

Movie stars pick forty four car makes for summer work

In the spring sales, the preference for variety and individuality is clear as forty four different car makes were chosen for the summer automobile work of the movie stars located at present in or near New York City. The selections reflect a diversified fleet for upcoming productions.

New York City

Reo Company Wins Valve Patent Suit

Judge Hazel of New York ruled in favor of Reo Motor Car Company in a patent case over Barber's valve mechanism. Barber sought 1,500,000 in damages and an injunction to stop Reo production. The defense contended no substantial similarity between Barber patent and Reo design.

Hazel New York William Barber Reo Motor Car Company Lansing Barber Reo Company Michigan Grand Rapids Reo

New Tractor Improves Farm Output in War Prep Effort

Smith Motor Truck company markets a tractor attachment for Fords and similar machines suitable for small or large farms. It connects to plows and cultivators to increase acreage coverage, reduce hired help, and boost national production for war readiness. A second note mentions a Malay state gold deposit where gold particles emerge with grass roots.

Smith Motor Truck Corporation

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatic Pain Ad

The pain goes so quickly after you apply Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic paing neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and it's so easy to use. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing and is far cleaner and more effective than mossy plasters or ointments. Keep a bottle in the house and get prompt relief from all nerve pains bruises strains and external aches at your druggist 25¢ 50c $1.00 Adv.

Sloan

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