Bumpy Billings Streets Draw City Debate
A visitor and locals urge Billings to harden arterial roads via improved paving. Complaints target rough streets, temporary surface patches, and parking meter revenues funding traffic aids. Citizens push for neighborhood improvement districts and citywide repairs as funds allow.
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SHORE! Five Cent Beer and Six Cent Sodas Talk
A community notice notes beer at five cents in one place while many popular soft drinks rise to six cents a bottle. Water remains free. The piece contrasts slick talk with moral warnings and comments on youth preferring the jukebox to agitprop.
Billings pondering alcohol sales seating rule debate
The item discusses a proposed city ordinance in Billings requiring women to be seated at tables to be served alcohol. It juxtaposes barbering regulatory pressure on lounges with views of bar and tavern operators, plus scattered social commentary on taxes, politics, rodeo, and upcoming elections in a local context. The piece mixes humor and critique, highlighting civic tension and community life as the election approaches.
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Econo-Homes Ad Offers Lumber Full Package From Mills
Econo-Homes promotes homes built with Western kilndried lumber direct from mills. Includes doors, windows, oak flooring Mo. 1 select, mill work, hardware, and wiring. heavy sheetrock. inside finish. fast erection with minimal waste. One to four bedrooms, custom options, location Billings.
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