Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-06-10
SLUMP SUFFERED
IN MANY STATES
UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT
BULLETIN REPORTS coNpl.
TlONS IN WESTERN STATES
Mining and Railroad Depression Civ.
en- As Reason for curtaiIment In
State OF Utah Idaho
and Nevada

Washington. Unemployment is IRE.
vaIent throughout Utah." says bula-
bin just issued by the United States
employment service. based on adviees
from District Director Glenn M. Coe o.
Denver.
: "Some building is reported in the
state, number of public projects are
being planned, and prospects for en-
ployment in railroad occupations arc
Aomewhat brighter. 1t is not probable
there will be any marked Improvements
until the mining depression is relieved"
Taking up especially the situation as
regards unemployment in the various
cities In Utah and in neighboring
states, the report continues:
"Much unemployment in Salt Lake
City has resulted from continued de-
preston in mining, limited railroad
activities and sluggish building opera
lions. Public improvements and other
activities are being planned in order to
relieve the situation. Employment in
mercantile lines is considerably cur
tailed owing to downward trend of re-
tail business. Improvement depends on
return to- more normal conditions gen.
orally.
"There is little change in the situa-
ton at Ogden. Prospects for employ
ment On some railroad lines are a lit
tie brighter. Building operations and
public works continue active. Retail
purchasing is described as conserva-
tive.
"While as light upward trend In
noted in railroad activities, other lines
remain quiet in Wyoming. Seasonal
operations continue to offer employ
ment to a limited number. An album
dance of general labor is reported.
"The employment situation In Chey-
enne has improved during the month.
A slight trend upward is shown in rail-
road occupation, while building op.
erations and an extensive program Of
public improvements will offer employ
ment to considerable numbers. Re-
tail sales have decreased. Improved
conditions are looked for within the
next two months
Depressed conditions in coal mine
ing and railroad occupations continue
at Rock Springs. Seasonal activities
have provided work for limited num-
Der, but have not been sufficient to eff
feet any general improvement. I'M
mediate betterment is not expected.
Considerable unemployment exists
in mining in Nevada. In railroad oc-
equations the prospects for employ
ment are slightly better. laundering
and public works are to limited ex-
tent counteracting the depressions in
other lines. No marked improvement
is anticipated in the immediate future
AT Reno little change was noted dur
ing the month, except In mining and
railroading, which offered somewhat
brighter prospects of r0employments.
1t Is expected that unemployment will
! be reduced within the next sixty days,
following improved conditions in both
industrial and merchandise lines.
"Due to quiet conditions in mining,
building and railroading, considerable
unemployment exists in Idaho, although
activity is noted in some Of the lums
bering districts Prospects for employ
ment on public improvements are some
what brighter.
i Unemployment in various lines Is
reported, though limited demand for
farm workers continues at Boise.
Building is sluggish but with prospeccF
slightly improved. Retail business 3
virtually normal. No immediate change
Is probable. though considerable opa-
mism is noted.
Employment in railroad occupations
shows slight upward trend, while de-
mand for farm help is limited at Poca'
tello. There is but little prospect OF
early renewal Of building operations.
Retail business is decreasing. No
marked change lie anticipated during
the next sixty days"
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