The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-26
MONTANAsTATE HEADQUARTERS,
For Visitors 10 III W0rid's PARRISH
Michigan Avenue.

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Michigan Avenue.
Thia club has tho cndofssment and ap-
prevail OF Gov. j.. H.. 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 arc
nware7of tho fact that its proRress and de-
velopmcnt for the past fifteen years Inns
been second 10 no ststo In the union. Ow.
Ing TO tho fact that We have mover had A
commissioner Of immigration. and that no
concerted action has been made To adver-
tise the advantages and resources Of this
ocAlity to the capitalists OF tho east or the
ciSixens of tho old world. but
lively few outside of our own territorial
limitations are adequately impressed with
our Importance.
II is now thought advisable TO make a
united effort to cali the attention of capitaI
to tho advantages TO DO derived from in
In Montana properties.
Many OF the states OF the union have
erected. within the confines OF jackson
park. Chicago, a state building az head-
quarters for their citizens. Most of these
buildings are small in size. and under favor
able circumstances would attract but little
attention, and whom placed in the imme-
sAs AOOu IA ~
architectural piles which 40 to make up tho
buildings Of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton. and which are the wonder and admiTa-
ton OF all who have econ them. they will
pass unnoticed.
IL is probably understood by all that each
OF these state buildings is within the grounds
OF the Worlds Columbian exposition, and
that admission to them Is to be obtained
only after payment of the regular entrance
fee.
1t Is the design of the Montana State
Headquarters club to provide a con-
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 cur
various business enterprises. which ndver-
Using matter, by a rule of the local board
OF tho Worlds Columbian exposition, can
not be distributed within the grounds, and
to provide the MEMBERS of this club with
many needed convouiences for themselves
and their friends.
The projectors have secured the mapni-
ticent residence, 331 Michigan avenue, past
the q OF which all PROFESSIONS, mill
tary and civic. must march. and which is
convenient and easily accessible from the
Worlds Columbian exposition and from
the business center. Certificate holders
will be entitled to all these privileges and
advantages of the same, a few only of
which we enumerate.
There will be provided a large reception
room, upon the ground foo, where the cit.
liens OF Montana are expected to register,
giving their homo and Chicago add esses.
All mail and teleQrnms may be addressed
to certificate holders in care of the club.
Stationery and c~onveniences for the an
swering of the same will be provided free
OF charge. The leading ~ewspaper of this
state. az we'll as eastern newspapers. will be
constantly on hle; competent ste~noQraphers
will be in attendance. and q telegraph Of
flee, telephone and American District Mes
senger service will be este blished within
the building.
Hotel and lodging house recommendations
will be procured for members at the best
rates obtainable.
A ladies' parlor and retiring room, in
charge OF competent female attendants,
will bs free to the patrons of the club. as
will also the privileges of the buffet. In
short. it is designed to furnish ali the con-
%veniences and surroundings OF a first GLASS
hotel. with the exception of meals.
Certificates OF membership will be issued
at the uniform price OF $40. emitting the
holder thereof to all privileges of the club
during their entire stay in the city of Chi
cago.
Certificates are to be nom accessible, and
the owners thereof will, in no way, be hold
for any debts of the club. gJs,
A bureau of information will be estab-
lished and Information furnished as to the
different point of interest in the city. and
guides will be sent when desired. Excur-
sions will DO arranged for the lake at rea. !
sonable rates. and seats at the theaters Sc |
cured, in advance. with no trouble to men,
bers.
II from sickness or other causes the GER
titicate holder 10 unable to visit Chicago,
upon the. surrender OF the certificate a new
one will be issued, without extra expense.
to any one whom the original holder may
designate.
Montana has already attracted the atten-
ton of the ciyilized world by its unique
and artistic advertisement, its 'Silver
statue Justice" and it is expected that her
citizens will heartily cooperate in making
the Montana State Headquarters club the
and envy OF the dwellers of all
the other states. With your cooperation
this can be accomplished.
Certificates of membership can be had by
remitting $40 to James Barnes, Jr., q Co.,
Merchants hotel, Helena. Mont.
For further particulars address james
Barnes, Jr.. d Co.. Great Falls. Mont, or
Helena. Mont.