Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-11-24
Situation Reported
Improving In Many
Western States and
Idleness Less


noticeable in general employment
due to the decline in agricultural
activities no marked change is as
Oct apparent" the report said.
In several sections substantial
gains are noted in coal mining
districts, while on the other hand
metal mining centers show vir-
tually no improvement. Building
operations have somewhat in
creased Public Improvement
work is generally sluggish not
withstanding increased activity
reported from several points. Rail
road operations show slight up
ward trend particularly in regard
TO right of-way maintenance work
and repairs. But little betterment
has taken place In miscellaneous
manufacturing lines, although the
outlook is considered more encour-
aging Attendant upon the clos
ing Of the harvest, unemployment
is expected to considerably in
crease.
Reports from each state follow
Colorado" Employment condi-
tions have experienced but little
change during the past month. al
though a downward tendency is
noticeable due to the falling off Of
seasonable work. Increased activ-
ID II l
mining districts. Building, as a |
whole, remains fairly steady. loss
es In some sections being offset by
gains In others. There is q fair |
demand for labor on railroad |
maintenance work. Manufactur-
ing features are noted. Public
works, while very limited at pres
eiit, are expected to afford in
creased employment within the
next few weeks"
New Mexico" employment con
ditions are somewhat better. A
gradual increase in numbering op-
erations, gains in railroad occupa-
tions, building and public works
have offset a slackening demand
for harvest labor and curtailmentsI
In other lines.p
Arizona" Employment condi-
tions are more encouraging al
though considerable idleness Ia an
parent In many sections The de-
mand for labor In the cotton fields,
public works and railroad main
tenance projects have considerably
relieved the situation. Building
is fairly active in few centers.
On the other hand no appreclable
improvement is noted in the cop
per mining industry. with the
passing OF seasonal work unem-
ployment is expected to increase {
but II is hoped that by that time
Q partial renewal Of mining opcr-
ations will have taken place.
Utah---'In spite Of gains In the /
coal mining districts and actfvr-
ties in the beet sugar industry, un- i
employment is gradually increas-
ing especially among general la I
bor. This is due principally to {
the decline in the demand for har- 7
vest labor While a few com
have inaugurated pro G
grams Of public improvements, the !
situation in this lire is
not encouraging. Metal miningI =
and allied industries continuel /,
much depressed"
Wyoming "The employment y
situation is generally encouraging. :.
With coal mining registering !,
distinct gain in many sections and
Increase briskness in oil centers,
considerable work is offered. Pub .
Tic works soon to be inaugurated .
In different localities and de- d
mand for workers on railroad 9
maintenance projects have re- 8
lievedidleness among common la
Dor. Building prospects are much
substantial programs be- a
ing under way and planned in diff ii
Ierent localities. The general out CT
look for the next ninety days is s,
regarded as very favorable" 3,
Nevada.--"With the decline OF
operations previously r
by crop movements and :,
reductions In harvest activities,
Unemployment is gradually in =,
'reasing. In a few localities min \,
ng shows a substantial pickup "
nut the general situation Is rather ~,
auggish. Building, while active " !"
a few centers, shows little inn a.
rovement as a whole. Highway "
FORK is gradually decreasing" MI
Idaho.-''To the gradual decline Je
harvest operations is attributed sa
he increase In unemployment no ar
coable in different sections. With pc
le mining situation showing lit sp
e betterment and sluggish lum- an
sring operations, hut little hope tel
advanced for a general gain in ed
Ie near future. II is expected
at idleness will be somewhat re- I'M
wed by the Inauguration OF pub ma
works. stimulation OF building -
d other gteps taken in different TN
lalities TO relieve unemploy- OH
mt" rel
-'Increased unem- del
yment is evidenced in many wo
tions. due to the decline in raj
'icultural occupations. While sid
I mining has gained and lat
yhter prospects are noted IN son
numbering industry. these ate
Fe not been sufficient to more sng