Joplin Mercantile Company v. United States

Mr. Paul A. Ewert for petitioners.

Assistant Attorney General Wallace for respondent.

Messrs. E. G. McAdams, Norman R. Haskell, C. B. Stuart, A. C. Cruce, and M. K. Cruce as amici curioe.

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Mr. Justice Pitney delivered the opinion of the court: