The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-04
MONTANA STATE HEADQUARTERS
For Visitors to the Worlds Fnir-331
n Michigan Avenue.

For Visitors to the Worlds Fnir-331
Michigan Avenue.
This club has the endorsement and ap-
prevail of Gov. j. T.. Richards, the
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 has
been second to no state in the union. Ow-
ing to the fact that we have never had a
commissioner of immigration, and that 40
concerted action has been Inado to adver-
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 liz portauce.
united effort to cali the attention of capita!
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, q stIte luilding as head
quarters for their citizens. Most of these
buildings are small in size. and under favor
able circumstances would attract but little
attention, and when placed in the imme-
diate neighborhood of those magnificent
architecture piles which go to make up the
buildings OF the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton, and which arc the wonder and ndmira-
ton of all who have seen thom. they will
pass unnoticed.
1t is probably understood by all that each
OF these state buildings ia within tho 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 COP
venitnt location where may 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 II rule of the local board
of the Worlds Columbian e1position. 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 ~projecto 8 have secured the magni-
fcsnt residence. 33l Michigan avenue. past
the windows OF which ali processions, mill
tary and civic. mus. march, and which ia
convenient and ensily accessible from the
Worlds Columbian exposition and from
the business center. Certificate holders
will be entitled to all thcae privileges and
advantages of the same, a few only OF
which We enunerate.
There will be provided a large reception
room, upon the ground tloof, where tue cit.
liens of Montana are expected to register,
giving their home and Chicago addresses.
All mail and kilograms may be addressed
to certificate holders in care Of the club
Stationery and conveniencen for the an
swering of the same will be provided fes
of charge. The leading newspaper of this
state. as we'll as eastern newspapers. will b,
constantly on file; competent stenogrApher
will be IN attendance, and n telegraph Of
fee, telephone and American District Mes
senRer service will be esta blished within
tho building.
Hotel and lodging house accommodation
will be procured for members at the bes
rates obtsinable.
A ladies' parlor and retiring room, il
charge OF competent female attendants
will bs free to the patrons of the club. a
will also the privileges of the buffet. Ii
short, it is designed to furnish all tho con
veniencea and Surroundings of n frst-clas
hotel. with the exception Of meals.
Certificates of membe, ship will be issue
at the uniform price of $40, emitting tn
holder thereof to all privileges of the clul
during their entire stay in tie city of Chi
cago.
Certificates are to be non assessable, an,
the owners thereof will. in no way, be hel,
for any debts of the club.
A bureau of information will DO estat
lished and information furnished as to tn
different point of interest in the CITY. an
guides will be sent when desired. Excul