378 WESTERN HEMISPTIERE IMMIGRATION

. For the State of Minnesota, it says that ‘““a surplus of skilled and
unskilled labor was noted throughout the State at the close of the
year.”
For the State of Missouri, it says that—

The close of the year found employment conditions in Missouri on a generally
satisfactory basis, with the available supply of skilled and unskilled labor sufficient
to meet all requirements.
For the State of Iowa, the report says that—

A large number of unskilled workers were released from State highway projects,
while building operations were lighter, due also to cold weather. The demand
for general farm help continued fairly active with plenty of men available.
For the State of Nebraska, it is reported that—
Further slight employment reductions occurred in railroad repair shops,
while unemployment among unskilled laborers was more prevalent.
The report for the State of North Dakota says that—
There was a fair demand for general farm labor, especially dairymen, with no:
shortage reported.
For the State of South Dakota, it is reported that—
There was a fair demand for general farm labor, but no shortage of this class:
prevails.

For the State of Delaware, it is reported that—
While resident labor was generally well employed during December, a large
surplus of unskilled workers developed toward the close of the month.
The report for the State of Maryland says that—
The unemployment apparent consisted principally of unskilled laborers and
building tradesmen.
For the District of Columbia, the reports says that—
The surplus of labor consisted principally of unskilled workers, domestic help,
and clerical help.
For the State of Virginia, the reports says that “no shortage of
farm help occurred.”
For the State of West Virginia, the report says that “a slight
surplus of building tradesmen and unskilled laborers was apparent.”
The report for the State of North Carolina says there was—
A surplus of labor representing practically all trades in many centers.
Again, it says that—
The supply of farm help in most communities was ample for all requirements.
For the State of South Carolina, it says “there was sufficient labor
available for all requirements,”
For Georgia, the report says:
Atlanta.—The surplus of labor consisted chiefly of textile-mill hands, * * *
The supply is equal to all demands.
Augusta.—Sufficient labor available for all requirements.
Columbus.—The cotton-textile mills and foundry establishments operated at
about 75 per cent of capacity, affecting approximately 7,000 workers, and a
surplus of these laborers prevailed at the close of the month,
Griffin.—Several plants were closed and a number of the cotton-textile mills
operated on part-time schedules affecting several thousands of these workers.
Rome~—The surplus of labor existing at the close of the month consisted
principally of migratory workers.
Valdosta.~—A slight surplus of labor was apparent at the close of the month.