The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-03-06
EMPLOYMENT ON
INCREASE HERE
Number of Operatives In
creased in February at
KenOsha Industries.
TALK ON APPRENTICES
Interest in Apprenticeship Sys-
tenn Is Revived During
the Past Month.

Employment in local manufacturing
plants, according to the February Bull
letin of the Manufacturers Associa-
ton, made public today is slowly but
steadily increasing. Twelve industries
reported a total working force in jan
uary of 10,146, while in February, it
numbered 10,468. The labor turnover
has been low during the winter
months, but the season is at hand
when employees begin to shift from
place to place. Up to the present time
there has been no actual shortage OF
labor. In fact, it may be said that
all through the winter, there was a
small surplus of help. on the market.
Building trades are opening with the
prospects of busy season, and the
farmers are seeking the usual quota
of spring workers. A small percentage
of the population of every city seems
to get along without working, but
present indications point to ample en-
ployment ahead for all here who de-
sire to earn their living.
Apprentices Increasing.
Apprenticeship was considered by
the factory superintendent at their
meeting on February 18th, the subject
being presented by w. F. Patterson,
of the Industrial Commission, Indus
tries of this city have never inden-
tured apprentices under the system
whereby the state becomes party to
the agreement. Mr.. Patterson gave
very clear presentation of his sub
ject and made a good impression upon
the members who heard him. A mum.
Der of the smaller shops have agreed
to 1start some apprentices under the
method as outlined by the state.
Other cities have factories with o
large number of trade learners, ano
they give very satisfactory reports D
the experience. In times when thC
supply Of mechanics is not equal tc
the demand, apprentices can often b.
utilized to make up for the deficiency
Annual Meeting This Month.
In accordance with the Constitution
and Bylaws of the Association, the
fiscal year begins March LIST and the
annual meeting should be held this
month. In some years past, the meet
ing has been delayed until the sum-
mer months. Officers are now busy
preparing the yearly reports, and as
soon as they are ready, notice of the
meeting will be issued. President
George S. Whyte is out of the city
but expects to return before the close
of the month
Need Hospital Facilities.
Touching upon the inadequacy Of
hospital facilities, the Bulletin says:
"If asked today what Kenosha most
needs, we would be inclined to an
swer: Better hospital facilities. One
hundred fifty beds are entirely too
few to care for the requirements of
nearly fifty thousand population. Cities
with a considerable smaller number
Of residents are provided with hospital
accommodations for from three to four
hundred patients. Picture a serious
train collision within our city limitsl
Where could the injured be taken?
At most times both of our local hos
pitfalls are filled beyond their ordi-
nary capacity.
In our opinion, Kenosha has out
grown the private hospital and the
next step is either a county or NUM-
cipal institution. Why is not hos
pital as much a municipal project as
is school or courthouse? Private
subscriptions for such a cause come
from a very minor number of the
residents. Support, through taxation
reaches broader field, thus making
more equitable distribution of the
burden. Regardless Of how it is &C.
complished, Kenosha must have NOR,
hospital beds"