The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-15
MONTANASTATE HEADQUARTERS.
For Visitors to tho Worlds Fair-33l
Michigan Avenue.

AAACiAAktSus ANchuc.
Tho Exchange club has the endorsement
and approval of Gov. j. II. 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 it's rogress 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 q
commissioner of immigration, and that NO
concerted action has been made to adver.
tise the advantages and resources OF this
locality to the capitalists of the east or the
citizens of the old world, but oompasn-
limitations are adequately impressed Will
our Importance.
1t is now thought advisable to mako 9
united effort to call the attention of capita
to the advantages to be derived from in
vestments in Montana properties.
erected. within the confines Of Jackson
park. Chicago, a state building us 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 those magnificent
architectural piles which 90 to make up the
buildings OF the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton, and which are the wonder and admira-
tion of all who have seen them. they will
pass unnoticed.
1t is probably understood by all that each
OF these stnte buildings ia 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 and Exchange club to pro-
vide a convenient location, whore 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-
tising matter. by n 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 conveniences for themselves
and their friends.
The projectors have secured the magni-
ficent residence. 331 Michigan avenue. past
the windows of which ell 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 I'LL 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 floor, where the CIT
liens of Montana are expected to register,
giving their homo and Chicago add, esses.
All mail and kilograms may be addressed
to certificate holders in care of the club.
Stationery and c~onvenisnces for the an
swerin9 of the same will be provided free
of charge. The leading newspapers of this
state, as well as eastern newspaper will be
constantly on file; competent stenogrnphers
will be III attendance. aud a telegraph Of
fics, telephone and American District Mes
senge service will be established within
the building.
Hotel and lodging house accommodations
will be procured foc members ut 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. 1t Ia designed to furnish all the con-
veniences and surroundings of a tirst-class
hotel, With the exception of meals.
Certificates OF membership will be issued
at the uniform price of $40. emitting the
bolde thereof to all privileges of tho club
during their entire stay in the city of Chi
cago.
Certificates are to be worcestershire, and
the owners thereof will. in no way, BIO held
for any debts of the club.
A bureau OF information will be estab-
lished and information furnished as TO the
t>ANs "a u IL plip Slbf, VIZ
Ruides will be sent when desired. Excur-
sions will be arranged for the lake at rea.
aonable rates. and seats q. the theaters Sc
cured, in advance, with no trouble so mem.
bers.
If from sickness or other causes the GER
tiicate holde is unable to visit Chicago,
uuon the surrender of the certificate a new
one will be issued, without extta expense,
to any one whom the original holder may
designate.
Montana has already attracted the atten-
tion OF the civilized world by its unique
and artistic advertisement, its ~"SiIver
Statue Justice" and it ia expected that her
c~itizens will heartily corporate in making
the Montana State Headquarters and Ex-
change club the admiration and envy OF
the jewellers of all the other states. With
your cooperation this cnn ba accom-
Elishsd.
Certificates of membership cen be had by
RENTING $40 to James Barnes, Jr., & Co,
Merchants hotel, Helena. Mont.
For further particulars address jaime.
Barnes, Jr., " Co., Great Falls, Mont, OF
Helena, Mont.