Evening journal., 1922-09-29
oh Outlook Bright for
Coming Winter in Nation,
State Figures Indicate
By Fl. b. HUNT.

one year ago, when more than
%, 900 men faced the winter job
the present employment situa-
is declared most encouraging
the U. S. Employment Service.
rrue. decreased coal production
the handicap OF impaired trans
|tation due to the strike of rail-
y shopmen are reflected in a
inward curve in employment. in
ne localities, according to the lat
figures gathered.
But the government report pre-
is that II only sufficient coal can
delivered to keep factory wheels
ming, and II the railroads are
e to move this coal TO the shops
to haul away the shipments OF
shed products. the demand for
rkers in most industries will pre-
ht any general recurrence OF un-
ployment during the coming
|nths.
TO date the percentage of unem-
|yment resulting from the coal and
lway strikes. other than of men
ectly involved in the strikes. Is
all, but It is recognized that these
tors are the ones most seriously
reatening the employment situa-
n through the coming winter.
That American business generally
$ getting out OF the dumps and
S rapidly approaching a period
sound prosperity at the time the
n and rail difficulties developed,
Indicated by the increased en-
yment in many lines OF industries
ch have surm ounted the situa-
n.
although latest figures show a
all total decrease in employment
65 leading cities for which en-
,Dyment data is compiled. 80 show
reases as against &c reporting de-
bases during the month OF August.
The chemical industry scores the
eest percentage OF increase In
mbers OF men employed. with
Their and leather products, stone,
~ and glassware next in line
Declining employment was reflect
in returns cover. ms iron and steel.
files lumber. automobiles. paper
II printing, metal products and
verages.
local situations in the various
ties. summarized from detailed
ports from both industrial and ag-
ultural cenrers. are given below;
RNAINE. General improvement.
all shortage Of workers in textile
ustry. shoe Industry shows de-
oed Improvement. Practically all
nts working full time.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Many cot
mills reopen and large numbers
employees return TO work. Sur
: OF workers N granite and rail-
Rd shops. due TO labor controver-
VERMONT: Textile mills operat-
full time. Shortage of workers
hosiery and knitting mills. Build
f trades active.
MASSACHUSETTS,; Textile indus
fast approaching norma. Shoe
|rsor es running nearly fun capaci-
Crate plants approaching nor
bl. Decided improvement in ma
/ inc industries.
RHODE ISLAND: Jewelry and
|verware show Improvement. Nut
d bolt plants operating overtime.
|leral improvement.
|CONSECIICUT: Conditions ex-
lent. Typewriter factories operat-
l. nearly normal basis. Hat fac
-es running night shifts. Brass
d copper Lines register shortage OF |
IrSers.
JEW York.: Momentum of
slness restra ned by labor con-
b.ersies. fuel and transportation /
|fouls.es. shortage OF all types OF |
Dor ami experienced tradesmen |
|tains in nesr.y all districts OF |
BITE supply unequal TO demand /
Z experienced farm hands and 1
|orkers needed in fruit harvesting
q canneries.
NEW JERSEY: Encouraging en-
oyment gains throughout state.
IL demand for unskilled labor.
portage farm hands.
PENNSYLVANIA; Labor contro-
rsies have checked operations in
any industries. chiefly in iron and
eel trades. Record breaking build
Il construction. Labor shortage in
Hiding trades. common labor and
sr.cultural workers. With fuel and
ansportation problems settled, out
ok would be bright.
ILLINOIS,: Demand for factory
lip and unskilled labor exceeds sup
y. Leather. clothing and packing
dustries showing steady improve
emit Large orders for farm imple-
ents indicate better buying power
roughout agricultural belt.
INDIANA; Rapid decline In un-
nployment despite temporary hand
apps Extensive road repairs en-
ny large numbers and shortage Of
rm hands.
MICHIGAN: Little involuntary I'M
nployment, Many auto plants pay
z premiums for coal and steel TO
,ep plants running. Increased
in paper mills. Men
.eded for numbering in northern
IL OF state.
WISCONSIN: Lumber Industry re-
vering rapidly. Big demand for
en- in lumber camps. Scarcity of
mmon labor and farm hands. Gas
a electric plants face shutdown I'M
Is coal supplies reach them soon.
'ather and packing industries on
grade.
OHIO: Few Idle men. either skill
or common labor. except striking
ilroad shopmen. Rubber industry
Ids to heavy production schedule.
PISS companies busy. Despite fuel
4 traffic problems. underlying con-
ions in iron and steel industry con
4 :.