Found this old report on the internet-
Thought it might be of interest.
RESULTS OF PURCHASING COAL UNDER
GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
by John Shober Burrows
WITH A PAPKK ON
BURNING THE SMALL SIZES OF ANTHRACITE
FOR HEAT AND POWER PURPOSES
by DWIGHT T. RANDALL
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1909
1909 Report on Government Coal Purchases
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Interesting, especially the end where the draft ratings are, and type coal/size being used. smaller size coal requires greater draft.. to keep air moving thru coal bed.