The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

Sept. 2, 1971

A back-to-school evening last week drew many people to seek for bargains at sidewalk counters, as well as within the stores of participating merchants in downtown Sweet Home.

Prospects look favorable for a substantial Douglas fir cone harvest this fall, according to a number of forest and harvest agencies.

Indications are that quality and yield will be excellent, although because of the late spring, cones will probably not be ready for harvest for another two weeks.

Only high-quailty seed cones will be purchased. Buyers are expected to advertise for pickers.

In the Sweet...