The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-31
MONTANA STATE HEADQUARTERS,

MONIANA STATE HEAUVUAAIEkS.
For Visitors to tho Worlds rair-33l
Michigan Avenue.
This club has the endorsement and ap-
prevail Of Gov. j. n. 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 no
concerted action has been mado to adver-
tise the advantages and resources OF this
ocality to the capitalists of the east or the
citizens of the old world. but compare
lively few outside OF our territorial
limitations are adequately Impressed with
our in: portance.
1t is now thought advisable to make a
united effort to call the attention OF capital
to the advantages to be derived from in
vestments in Montana properties.
Manyo OF the stntes OF the union have
erected, within the confines of Jackson
park. Chicago, "A state building as head
quarters for their citizens. Most Of these
buildings are small in size. aud under favor
able circumstance would attract but little
attention, and when placed in the imme-
diate neiRhborhood of those magnificent
architectural piles which go to make up the
buildings of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton. and which are the wonder md admira-
ton of ali 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 ia to be obtained
only after payment of tho regular entrance
fee.
1t is the design of the Montana State
Headquarters club to provide q con-
venient 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-
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. 331 Michigan avenue. past
the windows of which all PROFESSIONS, Mill
tary and civic, must march. and which ia
convenient and easily accessible from the
Worlds Columbian exposition n from
the business center. Certificate holders
will DO entitled to all these privileges and
advantages of the same, Il few only Of
which we enune!ate.
There will be provided a large reception
room. upon the ground floor, whore the Cit
liens of Montana arc expected 10 register.
giving their home and Chicago add eases.
All mail and kilograms may be addressed
to certificate holders in care Of the club.
Stationery and conveniences for the an
swering of the same will be provided free
of charge. The leading newspapers of this
state, as we'll as eastern newspapers. will be
constantly on file; competent photographers
will be in attendance. and Il telegraph Of
fee, telephone and American District Mes
senger service will be established within
the building.
Hotel and lodging house accommodations
will be procured for members at the best
rates o%btainable.
A ladies' parlor and retiring loom, 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 all the con-
veniences and surroundings of n frsE-elass
hotel. with the exception of menls.
Certificates OF membe ship will be issued
at the uniform price of $40, emitting tho
during their entire stay in the city of Chi
cago.
Certificates are to be nom assessable, and
the owners thereof will. in no way, be held
for any debts Of the CLUB.
A bureau of information will be estab-
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different point of interest in ths citv. and
guides will be sent when desired. Excur-
sions will be arranged for the lake at rea.
sonable rates. and seats at the theaters Sc
cured, in advance, with no trouble to MEM
bers.
II from sickness or other causes the GER
tifioate holde is 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 ''.oilver
Statue Justice" and it is expected that her
citizens will heartily corporate in making
the Montana State Headquarters club the
admiration and envy of the dwellers Of all
the other states. With your cooperation
this can be accom- plished.
Certificates of membership can be had by
renting $40 to James Barnes. Jr.. & Co.,
Merchants hotel, Helena. Mont.
For further particulars address James
Barnes, Jr., u Co.. Great Falls, Mont, or
Helena. Mont.