The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-28
MONTANAsTATE HEADQUARTERS.
For Visitors to the Worlds Fair-331
Michigan Avenue.

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For visitors to tho Worlds Fair-331
Michigan Avenue.
This club has the endorsement and ap-
prevail Of Gov. j. Il. Richards, tho
board of Worlds fair managers for Mon.
tana and many other leading and reput.
able citizens.
The citizens of the state Of Montana are
aware Of the fact that its progress and de-
velopment for the past fifteen years hiss
been second to nc state in the union. Ow.
ing to the fact that We have never had a
commissioner of immigration. md that no
concerted action has been mado to advsr-
tise the advantages and resources Of this
ocality to the capitalists of the east or the
citizens of the old world. but compara-
lively few outside Of our own territorial
limitations are adequately impressed with
our Importance.
1t is now thought advisable to make .
united effort to call the attention of capital
to the advantages to be derived from in
vestments In Montana properties.
MANY OF the states of the union have
erected. within the confines OF Jackson
park. Chicago, u state building az head
quarters for their citizens. Most Of these
buildings are small in size. and under favor
able circumstance would attract but little
attention, and When placed in the imme-
date neighborhood of tnose magnificent
architectural piles which 60 to make up the
buildings Of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton. and which are the wonder and admira.
ton of all who have seen them. they will
pass unnoticed.
1t is probably understood by all that each
of these state buildings ia within the grounds
of the Worlds Columbian exposition, and
that admission to them is to be obtained
~lv = fkA~ ~ Ah~
fee.
1t is the design of the Montana State
Headquarters CLUB to provide q cop-
venient location where NAV be made
a suitable display of the minerals
and other resources OF our state, and from
which may be distributed advertising mat
ter calculated to awaken interest in our
various business enterprises. which adver-
Using matter, by a rule of the local board
of the Worlds Columbian exposition. can
not be distributed within the grounds. and
to provide the members of this club with
many needed conveniences for themselves |
and their friends.
The projectors have secured the magni- |
icent residence, 1871 Michigan avenue, paat
the windows of which all PROFESSIONS, mill
tary and civic, must march, and which is
and easily accessible from the
Worlds Columbian exposition and from
the businesa center. Certificate holders
w US eutltlEo 10 VI vuoSS privileges ana !
of thu same. a few only of
which We enumerate.
There will be provided a large reception
room, upon the ground floor, where the oit- |
liens of Montana are expected to register,
giving their home and Chicago add esses.
All mail and telegrams may be addressed
to certificate holders in care Of the club.
Stationery and co%nveniences for the an
swering of the same will be provided free
of charge. The leading newspapers OF this |
state, rs we'll as eastern newspapers, will be
constantly on file; competent stenographers
will be in attendance, and a telegraph Of
fee, telephone and American District Mes |
service will be established within
the building.
Hotel and lodging house accommodations
will be- procured for members at the best
rates obtainable.
A ladies' parlor and retiring loom, in
charge of competent female attendants, |
will be- free to the patrons Of the club. as
also the privileges of the buffet. In
short, it is designed to furnish all the con-
veniences and surroundings Of a first-class !
hotel. with the exception of meals. ,
Certificates OF membership will be issued
the uniform price of $40. emitting the
holder thereof to all privileges of the club
during their entire stay in the city of Chi
Certificates are to be worcestershire, and
The owners thereof will. in no way, be held
for any debts of the club. |.
A bureau of information will be estab-
ished and information furnished az to the
different point of interest in the CITY, and
guides will be sent when desired. Exeur-
'ions will be arranged for the lake at rea.
'onable rates. and seats at the theaters ss-
,ured, in advance. with no trouble to men,
)ers.
If from sickness or other causeo tho GER
;ihcate holde 10 unable to visit Chicago.
loon the surrender of the certificate a new
me will be issued, without extra expense,
o any one whom the original holder may
designate.
Montana has already attracted the atten-
ion OF the ciyilizsd world by its unique
md artistic advertisement, its ~"silver
statue Justice" and it is expected that her
,itizens will heartily cooperate in making
The Montana State Headquarters club the
admiration and envy OF the dwellers of all
he other states. With your cooperation
his can be ACCOMPLISHED.
Certificates of membership can be had by
emitting $40 to James Barnes. Jr.. Il Co.,
Merchants hotel, Helena. Mont. ;
For further particulars address James
Jr., g. Co.. Great Falls. Mont, or
Helena. Mont.
Ribbons, laces, embroideries. notions and
ancy goods OF all dissertations at The l}ee Hive. |!