Sixtieth anniversary meeting of the St. Louis Dental Society

Sixtieth anniversary meeting of the St. Louis Dental Society

592 The International Journal of Orthodontia a series of test cases in whjch every possible question as to the merits of Dr. Taggart's patents and h...

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The International Journal of Orthodontia

a series of test cases in whjch every possible question as to the merits of Dr. Taggart's patents and his claims of infringement might be finally determined. These test cases are still pending in the District Court of Chicago, and are in no way affected by the decision of June 13. The scope of the decision of June 13 decided Dr. Taggart can not maintaiu a single suit against dentists collectively, and it was upon this phase, a' this phase alone, that the court of appeals has just rendered the decision. There is nothing in this decision which will prevent Dr. Taggart from filing suits against individual dentists, but it will prevent him from filing a joint suit against a large number of dentists in one locality. Owing to the large amount of trouble to which a number of men have been placed because of these process patents, we hope that the Dental Alliance will succeed in securing a sufficient membership to enable them to give a thorough defense of each test case, and decide th~ question as to the validity of the process patent
Sixtieth Anniversary Meeting of the St. Louis Dental Society

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appropriately celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the St. Louis Dental Society, which has been in continuous activity since 1856, a program of exceptional excellence is being prepared for the week of November 16, 1916. The St. Louis dentists intend to make this occasion an important event in the dental history of the country, and one which shall eclipse in interest and attendance all former efforts of local societies. As a fitting tribute to Black, McKellops, Forbes, Morrison, Spalding, and others who founded and maintained this society in the pioneer days of the profession, the anniversary will portray the. advance of dentistry from that epoch-making period resulting from the organization of societies. A series of scientific papers along the advanced lines of present interest will disclose some amazing knowledge from research work now progressing under the supervision of the foremost teachers and original investigators. A national representation of individual clinicians and co-operative clinics by societies and technic clubs will supply a most complete .course of practical instruction. This is the meeting you will hear more about, and will regret if you miss. Additional information will be published as the time approaches, and invitations will solicit the representation of all societies. For the convenience of visitors from a distance the literary and clinical program will be limited to' three_days-November 16, 17, 18, 1916.