Smith & Co. v. United States
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Appeal from Board of United States General Appraisers, Abstract 34903' (T. D. 34219), Abstract 34931 (T. D. 34219).
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, Presiding Judge
■ These two cases were heard together, the question in each being whether certain diaries and Christmas books are entitled to free entry under paragraph 517 of the act of 1909.
In the Smith case, the importers’ witness testified in answer to the question—
Q. For what purpose are the books and pamphlets sent to you? — A. To be used as advertising matter; as an advertising medium.
Q. What do you do with them when you get them here? — A. Distribute them to the various grocers throughout the country.
Q. To what class of people? — A. I distribute these diaries to various buyers or members of firms who…
2Cited by1 opinion
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