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Savannah.—All plants were not in operation during the past 30 days, a number
having closed, while several operated on curtailed schedules, resulting in a surplus
of labor prevailing at the close of the month. .
Macon.—The small surplus of labor apparent at the close of the month consisted
chiefly of transient workers.
“For the State of Florida, the report says that—
Harvesting of the ecitriis-fruit crop and work on the vegetable farms gave
employment to additional men. While a fair volume of building was under way,
the completion of a number of these projects resulted in a surplus of buildingtrades
 men and unskilled workers. Sufficient farm help was available in all
sections to meet the demands.
For the State of Kentucky, the report says that—
Some further curtailment in industrial operations was apparent during the
month and a surplus of labor existed throughout the State.
For Alabama, the report says that—
Industrial activity and employment was curtailed during December and a
general surplus of labor prevailed throughout the State.
Again the report says—
The supply of farm help exceeded the current demand.
For Louisiana, the report says that—
There was a seasonal curtailment of operations in several industries, with a.
sorresponding decrease in the demand for labor.
And, again:
While practically all the textile mills worked full time, some of the employees
were released and a surplus of this class of help existed. The railroad repair
shops, oil refineries. iron and steel mills, and food and kindred products plants
curtailed their forces somewhat. The sugar refineries were on full-time schedles,
 with a plentiful supply of help.
For Arkansas, the report says:
A general surplus of labor was apparent at the close of the month. There was
very little demand for farm help and a surplus of these workers existed.
For the State of Oklahoma, the report says:
There was a slight decrease in the volume of employment and a surplus of labor
was apparent throughout the State, principally unskilled workers.
For the State of Texas, the report says, “the usual seasonal surplus
of farm help was apparent.”
For New Mexico, the report says, “a large seasonal surplus of
agricultural help was reported.”
For Arizona, the report says:
A surplus of all classes of labor was apparent, particularly of agricultural help
and building tradesmen. Harvesting of the cotton crop continued to employ
quite a number of laborers: however, this activity will be completed about the
middle of January.
In regard to the city of Phoenix, the report says:

Due to an influx of an unusual number of seasonal migratory workers and winter
sourists, a surplus of labor prevailed throughout December. Harvesting of the
cotton crop will be completed about the middle of January. Harvesting of the
winter lettuce crop gave employment to a large number of workers.
For Utah, the report says:
There was a downward trend in practically all lines of industry during Decemper,
 this being the usual situation at this period of the year. Harvesting of the
sucar-beet and other fall crops was completed during December and except for