Now if you can place me on any of these Trades it will be all O.K. HOUSTON TEX April., 30, 1917. _Sir_: I read in the Chicago Defender April the 28 inst that you wonted men to labor in mills sir Eff you Cand Get me a joB to doo it will be Hiley orpresheAted I am A masster firman I cand handle oil or I cand Burn Cole Keep up my pumps in Good order and i is A no. 1 masheane helper I cand doo moste eny thange around the mill and if you cand Get me a joB I Will hiley orpresheate it And I Will Ask you to send me a pass for self and wife and when I Come take out my fare out off my work so pleas let me here from You at once I wonter com at once Cand Come recker-mended pleaS oBlige ATLANTA, GA., May 1/1917. MR. ARNOLD HILL. _Dear Sire_: I am a glazer and want information on My line of work. I am a cutter and can do anything in a glazing room. I reads the Defender and like it so much, hoping to hear from you soon BROOK HAVEN, MISS., 4/24/1917. CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE. _Sirs_: I was reading in the defender that theare was good openings for Men in Smalle towns near Chicago would like to know if they are seeking loborers or mechanics I am going to come north in a few days and would rather try to have me a position in view would you kindly advise me along this line as I am not particular about locateing in the city all I desire is a good position where I can earn a good liveing I am experienced in plumbing and all kinds of metal roofing and compositeon roofing an ans from you on this subject would certainly be appreciated find enclosed addressed envelop for reply I wait your early reply as I want to leave here not later than May 8th I remain respectfully yours, P. S. will say that I am a Man of family dont think that I am picking my Job as any position in any kind of shop would be appreciated have had 12 years experience in pipe fitting. PINE BLUFF, ARK., 4/23-17. MR. R. S. ABBOTT _Kine frind_: I am riting you asting you to see if you can get me a job with some of the ship bilders I am a carpenter & can Do most iny thing so if you can get me a job pleas rite me at once. PENSACOLA, FLA., 4-29/17.