davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-09
Imports

The imports of fuorspar into the
United States in 1918 amounted to 1852
short tons, valued at Sl69, 1854, compared
with 1886 tons, valued at Sll4,59s, in
1917. This represents a decrease in
quantity of l,044 tons, or ~ per cent,
but an increase in value of S54,766, or
AS per cent. The value at the foreign
ports of shipment assigned to the i'm
ports in 1918 averaged Sl3.47 a ton, com
pared with Ss.42 in 1917, an increase OF
S5.05 ton, or nearly 60 per cent. OF
the imports in 1918 England furnished
$3.50 short tons, valued at STAT ,39l,
and Canada furnished 9l3 short tons, val
ued at S2l,973 A comparison of the
average price Of the domestic spar pro-
duced (S20.72l and of the local price as
signed to the spar imported from Eng
land CSl264l and Canada tS2407) is of
interest. Practically all the fuorspar
imported from England in recent years
has been medium grade gravel spar,
and as it is brought over either as bal
last or, in normal times, at very low
ocean freight rate, it can be sold at a
low figure on the American Atlantic sea
board market.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-09
Uses of Fluorspar.

Fmorspar is utilized principally in the
metallurgical, ceramic and chemical in
dustries. The bulk of the domestic out
put, mainly gravel spar, and practically
all the imported spar is used as a fux in
basic open hearth steel furnaces, so that
the demand fluctustes with the rise and
fall in the production of steel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-09
FLUoRspAR BREAKS RECORD
Nearly 81 Per Cent Increase in Quantity
During 1918.


All records for fluorspar mined and
marketed in the United States were
broken in 1918, according to statistics
compiled under the direction of Ernest
f. Burehard, of the United States geo.
logical survey, department of the inte-
rior. During the year 263,Sl7 short tons
valued at 5,465 4Sl, were sold, compared
with 2lS,82S tons, valued at 2,2S7 1922
in 1917. This represents an increase in
quantity of 44,9S9 tons, or nearly Fl
per cent, and in value of $3,l77,759, or
nearly 1870 per cent The increase was
caused mainly by the increased demand
for steel for use in the war, as most of
the fuorspar marketed was used as a
flux in making steel.
The average selling value per ton f. o.
b. mines or shipping points for all grades
Of spar in 1918 was $2072, compared
with Sl0.45 in 1917. The highest aver
age selling price was reported from Ken
lucky and the lowest from Colorado. The
average selling price of Colorado spar
was low because much of it, particularly
that reported from the jamestown dis
trict, was uncleaned crude material.
The shipments of gravel spar in 1918
amounted to 2l3,9ll short tons, valued
at $4,5S2 ,456, compared with 1914
tons, valued at $l,759,920 in 1917. The
shipments of lump spar also increased,
but those of ground spar decreased, as
is indicated in the accompanying table.
The total quantity of crude spar mined
in 1918 amounted to 326,03S short tons,
compared with 2S0,S25 tons in 1917, an
increase of 1911 per cent.
Stocks of spar at mines or shipping
points, mainly in Kentucky, amounted
at the end of 1918, to 22,779 short tons,
compared with 2l,655 tons at the end of
1917.
States Contributing to Output.
Fluorspar was mined and shipped in
Arizona Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky,
New Mexico, New Hampshire, Utah and
Washington in 1915 Noteworthy fea-
lures of the fluorspar industry in 1918
were the continued strong demand, which
at times was reported to have exceeded
the supply, and the great increase in
prices, which are the highest ever record
ed. The high prices resulted in the open
ing of many new deposits in the western
states, particularly in New Mexico, Col
orado and Utah. this state having be-
come shipper for the first time.
Illinois was the only state that showed
decrease in output in 1918. The de-
crease was due largely to the flooding OF
the mines of one of the largest produc-
ers. This state. however, recorded an
increase in value of fuorspar shipped OF
over $l,5l3,0O0, and Kentucky an in
crease of over Sl,37l 900, as compared
with 1917,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
Further Investigation.

IIUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
DIES MONIES. Ia, April 19.--Fur,
Their investigation of expenditure OF
state funds for the Iowa exhibit at
the Panma-Pacific exposition, is rec
commended by the senate committee
the commission and
Woodwork Clum, secretary, in its
report today.
The committees report suggests
that there is ample grounds for fur
Their investigation.
investigation by the committee on
retrenchment and reform is recon-
mended The report makes three
statements:
That there is no detailed account
of funds expended.
That no money was received by the
commission for concessions.
That only part of the property
purchased with the states money
has been returned to the state.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
BELLS
WAIT ON INK
Man Applies for a License to Wed a
Divorce Before Her Divorce
Decree Can be Brought
Down Stairs.

They established another world
record over at the court house this
morning-almost.
All that prevented it was the slow
ness of the law. County Clerk Vol
lers is thinking of having some sort
of rapid transit delivery system in
stalled between the court room and
the clerks office. 1t takes too long
to get the divorce decree down stairs
for fling.
Then too, new kind of fast drying
ink might help some.
And thereon hangs tale.
A divorce decree was granted to
the wife Of well known old time
K eokuk ball player this mornfng-in
fact, it was the second decree that
has been granted her from him.
Which in itself is not so surprising,
but
A few minutes later two men step
ped into the clerks Office. One of
them wanted marriage license.
Which in itself is not SO surprising,
but
He wanted a license to marry the
lady who had so lately been freed
from her matrimonial burdens.
There is where the slowness Of the
law played havoc He couldn't get it
until the divorce decree was filed with
the clerk. And they were waiting for
the ink to dry on the document.
He said he would come back later.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
D. A. r. Resolutions.

WASHINGTON, April 10. - The
Daughters of the American Revolution
went on record as favoring the league
of nations in a resolution adopted to-
day
Other resolutions adopted expressed
Sympathy and loyalty to President
Wilson in bringing peace into the
world.
Sympathy to Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt for the loss of her husband and
son.
Demand for revision of the court
martial system of the army.
Condemnation for bolshevism.,
Recommendation that congress grant
nurses relative rank In the army.
Desire that congress establish uni
yersal system of physical education.
Authorization Of loan to purchase
100000 worth of Victory bonds.
Election of officers was announced:
Vice presidents-general, Mrs. Will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR.

Next week has been designated
as cleanup week by the CIVIC
league of Keokuk, and 1t is the
wish of this organization to have
the yards and alleys cleaned
throughout the city, thereby beau
trying the yards and adding to
the sanitary condition OF the city.
Therefore, I, Ed s. Lotion. may
or Of the city of Keokuk. do here
by designate and proclaim the
week commencing April 81 and
closing Saturday, April 26. al
cleanup week, and request our
citizens to comply with the wish
Of the Civic league.
Witness my hand this nine
teenth day of April, A. D. 1918.
ED 8. LOTION,
Mayor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
ARRAIGNED ON
INDICTMENTS
everybody Tells Judge Hamilton He
is Not Guilty of the Crime
Charged by the Grand
jury
YOUR BoDYGuARD" 3Of. COZ. FL2o

!, arrangement of persons indicted by
y, ,le grand jury was made before Judge
hamilton this morning.
Ray Young was indicted on the
sslarge OF seduction, and John Sturgeon
'ol carrying concealed weapons.
cooper, Vanausdahl and Graham, the
,emaining trio of Montrose youths,
we're aIraigned for operating an auto
.loolie without the consent of the
vaner The other member of the quar-
y, was arraigned last Thursday. All
pleaded not guilty.
/, Anthony Coyle, Gale Hewitt and A..
u rherson We're arraigned for selling
tnqaor. All waived arraignment and
'ook time to plead.
larry Taylor was arraigned for as
suit to kill. He pleaded not guilty
ana trial was set for May 8.
mrs. William Frakes was arraigned
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
Crime Wave In New York.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, April 19.-The crime
wave which has been sweeping New
York since the first of the year Is
continuing undated although police
officials are taking energetic meas
ures to stamp it out. Twenty-Five hold
ups were reported whiting twenty-four
hours during the last week.
Officials place the blame upon the
nonresident population which is flood
ing the city. Unemployment is also
blamed while few crimes have been
fixed upon discharged soldiers and
sailors.
From January 1 to March 3 more
than 200 robberies were reported to
Manhattan police. The loot ran into
hundreds of thousands.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT--Strictly modern house
enquire S13 Bank.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

A $25,OOO,O0O canal is being dug
by Canada between Niagara Falls
and Ontario, distance of eight and
one-half miles. The purpose of the
project is to furnish power for Cana
dian industry Five years will be re-
CURED to complete the work even at
high speed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
VIII Meet In Iowa.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce.l
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 19.-Des
Moines, Iowa was selected for the
1890 Methodist general conference by
the Methodist Episcopal book COM
mittee today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
Compromise Reached.
tBy Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondentl

10y t IHU y q 3 oOI1, OIIIeu Itbo
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, April ia compromise
was reported to have been reached on
Italy's claim to Fiume at today's ses.
sion of the big four This could not
he confirmed
In French circles 1t was declared
that the half of Ffume on the west
bank Of the REGINA (Recino) river
which cuts the city in two will be Civ
en- to Italy, and the remainder of the
city to Jugo-Slavia. Italian Selegates
declared that no decision had been
reached and that, furthermore, such
an award would not be accepted.
Foreign Minister Sonnino, known
to be an extreme advocate of Italian
territorial aspirations, was under
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
Three Normal Schools.

EUnited Press Leased Wire Service
DIES MONIES, Ia. April 19.-The
Smith bill, appropriating 100000 for
the establishment of three additional
normal training schools In Iowa,
passed the senate today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
cinaret Law UNCHANGED.

DIES MONIES, Ia, April 19-Iowa 8
cigaret law remains unchanged.
The house today refused to concur
with the senate in the passage of
the Rule cigaret bill, which provides
for the licensing Of cigar dealers for
the sale of cigarets, when 1t killed
the enacting clause by a vote OF 60
to 25.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

liam H. Wait, Michigan; Mrs. Isaac L.
Patterson, Oregon; Mrs. John P. Hume,
Wisconsin,; Mrs. VIM. d. Sherrerd,
New Jersey; Mrs. James L. Smith,
Texas; Mrs. Frank w. Bahnsen, ILL
nois; Mrs. Louise H. Coburn, Maine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

Having nothing else to keep them
in the spotlight a group of reformers
in Washinfton insist on regulating
the conduct of women workers in
their rooms in government dormi-
tories The head janitor shooed the
busybodies away from the premises,
1.-THE government dormi-
cries are not reform schools"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT-Seven-room frame, new.
ly papered; furnace, electricity and
inside toilet; 721 Franklin; SIT. Also
for rent, or for sale on easy terms,
five-room frame cottage near Fiji
teenth and Franklin; rent so. Phone
Birdwell Sutlfve, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

of adjournment with much business
Of the session remaining unfinished
Sergeants-at-aT1ns were directed to
stop the clocks and the legislative
mill will continue to grind, probably,
until the wee small hours of Easter
morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

TO TFD PUBLTC-T am now opcr-
ating the hotel at Alexal dria, Mo.
at reasonable rates. Feed stable in
connection. Your patronage solicited.
James Dick1m.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

for stealing poultry. The indictment
against her is joint one in which
William Frakes was also indicted, and
arraigned earlier in the week.
Walter Stice was arraigned for lar
ceny. He pleaded not guilty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
Iast Dav If Leoisiature.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
DIES MONIES, Ia, April 10. Time
has ceased so far as the Iowa legis-
lature Is concerned. At 10 O'clock
today the solons reached the hour
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Good building lot, cor
ner Fifth and Fulton streets. See
William Timberman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
NOTICE.,

All Spanish war veterans meet al
corner 9Th and Main street. Monday
April 81, p. m. sharp, for Victory
Bond parade.
J. S. BURROWS.
Adjutant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

AGENTS WANTED One of the
largest perfumers is now appoint
ing agents in this state to sell their
high grade line of beauty prepare
lions direct to consumer. More than
SO popular priced preparations, well
known throughout the U. S. Agents
are earning from s25 to $50 per week
devoting part time. Address P. O..
Box 8, Station Co." New York, N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED First class paper hangers
and painters; tools furnished. Dun
can-Schell Furn1tcre Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

An acceptable substitute for absorb
ent cotton is being made of wood.
ground and rolled or spun into sheets.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
NOTICE.

will not be responsible fol
any debts made by any one except my
self from this date.
JESS WILLIAM.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

MEN-Age II to So. Experience I'M
necessary. Travel; make secret
investigations, reports. Salaries; ex-
penses. American Foreign Detective
Agency, 271, st. Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

stood to have replaced Premier Or
lando at today's meeting in order to
press Italy's claims.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
WANTED.

WANTED-At once, good granite
letterer for one man shop. Steady
work the year around. Highest wages
paid. J. r, Boland, Muscatine. Iowa,
Box 494.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED-To hear from owner Of
good farm for sale. State cash
price. full particulars. d. +. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

MEN WANTED for detective work.
Write J. Ganor, former U. S. govt.
detective, Danville, Ill
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED--Two or three painters ON
automobile and coach work. Good
wages: steady, year around work.
Apply In person, or by mail. or by
phone to u. M. Miller Co., Quincy.
Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by one Of the
largest potteries in the United
States. If you can prove you are a
business getter our proposition will
prove unusually attractive to you.
Light sample outfit. Remittances
made weekly. Write the Royal China
company, Sebring, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WOMEN OR MEN WANTED, salary
SEA full time, soc an hour spare
time, selling guaranteed hosiery to
wearer. Experience unnecessary.
International Mills, NorTistown, Pa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
HOW TO START IN BUSINESS FOR

NEGRO WAR BOOK,
700 pages, by Kelly Miller of WASH
ington, D. c., and an assistant Of the
war department; best book for color
ed people ever written; over 100 pic
lures. Price only $3.50; selling like
wild fire. Big agents outfit free, get
the big book, act quick. Austin Jen-
lclns Co., No. 443 So. Dearborn St..
Chicago, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
COLUMN

FOR SALES room house, 4 lots, 507
r. West Keokuk Mrs. FL A Duna-
gan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED Experienced waitress, also
dishwasher. Must be experienced.
Syngel cafe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

lOST-Small amfty leather pocket
book on Main street Reward
Phone 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED lawn MOWERS to sharp
en- at Woodbury's: SOC each.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED-Boysl and young men 10
learn shoemaking Apply at shoe
factory.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

BRAKENIEN, FTRFIMETN, S150s2o0
monthly, all railroads, experience
Unnecessary Write, send stamp,
Railway Association, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT OR SALE-Five room
house, lights and water, 627 South
Third. Inquire 1873 North Seventh or
phone Red 1436.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT-Two unfinished rooms,
suitable for. man and wife: also
furnished room for lady. Private en-
trance. Address Landlord" care
Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED-At once. 10000 dull safety
razor blades to sharpen at Wood
bury's. 1104 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

MUST SELL fine suburban home of
So acres. One mile town $500 popu-
lation; fine schools and college; Z
room house; good outbuildings; Is
acres in blue grass pasture; balance
all tillable; $3.50 per acre. Address
Owner, G. f. Long, Fairfield, Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED-Lawn mowers to sharpen,
price soc. Work guaranteed. George
Talley, phone Black 429. lilo Leigh
ten
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR SALB--Resident property in diff
ferent locations; also building lots.
Special low price for quick sale TO set.
tie estate. Enquire 1901 Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

.WANTED-Old or second hand safe
or shelf. 919 Main. S. G. Bower.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

! FOR SAJE-Early sweet corn, 35c per
Lii. 1927 Missouri Ave.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR SALE-An Underwood type,
writer, good as new. Inquire at 325
S. 18th
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT-House TT Timea, 4
rooms and bath room, gas electric
light, hot and cold water. Phone 17y
or Black 1479.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED Housekeeper, by widower
with five children. Address ]. ".
Deering, Luray, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

Fer RENT-Nfodern six room house,
521 North Sixth. Desirable. Low
rent J. c. Paradice.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms in a
desirable location for desirable
people. Light housekeeping, If pre-
ferred. Call Black 1898.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT-Furnished room and
alcove. 1927 North Fifth street
Phone Red CSC.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RUNT-727 Exchange, Groom.
/ modern. Apply at Seibets Cigar
store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Small cottage, strictly
modern, nicely furnished. Call at
61O So. 9Th.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR Rents room house; water, gas
barn, full lot. 824 n. IL st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

H-ANTED--To loan money on turni-
ture, pianos, live stock. etc, on
easy payments. Strictly private.
keokuk Loan Co., over Miller's shoe
store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR sALE-Eight good work horses.
viii sell them cheap James Cam
eron's Sons, II South Seventh.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

WANTED buy bees. Call Red 566.
FOR SAILS white pine panneled
doors, storm doors and glazed win
dows, At Franklin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-19

FOR RENT-6 room house, 1900 Or
leans avenue; water, gas, newly
papered and painted; $500. Phone
24o.