Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-20
Associated Press


;oI SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19.-Ces-
sation of agricultural work and other
seasonal activities has increased un-
employment in many California
f cities, ]. A. Kelly, district director
of the employment service of the
= United States Department of Agri-
culture declared in his monthly re-
port.
Portions of Mr.. Kelly's report COW
ering several California cities follow
"SAN FRANCISCO Reports from
various industrial and trade organi-
cations indicate an increase generally
in unemployment figures, and affect
every branch of industry excepting
building trades. Building industry is
booming and skilled building mechan-
les in demand. Shipbuilding at a
standstiH. Only repair work now un-
der way. Metal trades at very
low ebb, and no indications of i'm
provement at hand. Housing short
age still exists and rents high. Re-
tail trade not up to holiday stan
dard but reported good, considering
the general trend of business and in
idustry.
7 "OAKLAND = No improvement
noted in local unemployment situa-
tion. With the cessation of agricul-
tural and horticultural activities,
many of these workers have returned.
I Unemployment among agricultural
and unskilled workers shows an in
crease. Building is booming and as
result lumber is above normal for
this time of the year. All other in
dustries below normal, particularly
metals and shipbuilding. Despite the
large building program the housing
situation shows no material improve
ment and rents still maintain at a.
high level. Retail trade below the
normal holiday level, but held to be
! fair, considering the state of indus
try.
Observation-Disclosures con-
/ fined chiefly to unSkilled workers, |
and metal trades mechanics. Build |
I ing trades very active with little or
no unemployment. Lumber and 9TH
er industries report conditions fair,
Many residences under construction,
but moderate price places for rent |
are scarce. Retail trade reported |
good due chiefly to an intensive home
ouying campaign.
Observation-Disclosures |
confined chiefly to agricultural |
workers, unskiiied labor and iron and !,
steel workers. Many transierts pass
ing through seeking work. Building
prospects very good for the ensuing
year. At present there is tempor-
airy lull in building causing some un-
employment in this industry. Public
! construction work aggregating three
million dollars provided for. Lum-
4 Der, leather, printing, chemicals, clay
products are operating about normal.
Railroad repair shops are operating
4 five days a week. An acute housing
shortage exists in Sacramento, and
rents keep at 4 ve7y nigh level. Re-
tail trade reported fair. More women
and girls employed in local depart
ment stores than in any season since
1917.
"STOCKTON-No improvement in
unemployment situation. Cessation
of agricultural work and other sea-
sonal activities has further increased
unemployment figures. This applies
particularly to unskilled labor. These
figures are further augmented by the
arrival daily of many tran5ients.
Building is active, but confined chief
~ to home construction. Iron and
steel show some improvement, but
about 60 percent normal. Lumber,
paper, printing, about 80 per cent
normal. Stone, clay and glass pro
ducts very dull. Retail business be-
low holiday standard. Supply Of
houses for rent increasing but rents
remain high.
"SAN J0SE-Practical cessation Of
farm and orchard work responsible
for increase in unemployment. Scar
city of rain has retarded fall plow-
ing, further aggavating this stu
alton. Slight demand for skilled
pruncrs. Considerable residence and
home construction keeping building
industry active. Iron and steel far
below normal. Large canning ma
chinery manufacturing company still!
closed Lumber, considering the sea-
son. Un.---.loyment confined chiefly
TO casuals, unsklled workers, iron
tradesmen and clerks. Housing
shortage prevails and rents high.
II Retail trade below holiday standard