The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-22
MONTANAsTATE HEADQUARTERS.

For Visitors to the Worlds Fair-331
Michigan Avenue.
This club has the endorsement ana an
prevail of Gov. J. r. Richards, tn,
board Of Worlds fair managers for Mon,
tana and many other leading and reput
able citizsns.
The citizens OF the state of Montana ar,
aware of tho fact that its progress and de-
%velopment for the past fifteen years hal
been second to no state in the union. Ow.
ing TO the fact that We have never had Z
commissions Of immigration. and that nc
concerted action has been madc to adver
tise the advantages and resources of thit
ocality to the capitalists of the east or The
citizens Of the old world. but compare
lively few outside of our own territorial
limitations are adequately impressed with
our Importance.
It ia now thought advisable to make q
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, q state building as 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-
diate neighborhood Of those magnificent
architectural piles which go to make up the
buildings of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton. and which are the wonde 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 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 q con-
venisnt 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-
tising matter. by q 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-
ficent residence. 33l Michigan avenue, past
the windows OF which all PROFESSIONS, mill
tary and civic, must march. and which ia
convenient and easily accessible from the
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 floor. where the cit
liens Of Montana are expected to register.
giving their home and Chicago addresses.
ALI 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 a telegraph Of
fee, telephone and American District Mes
senRer 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 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 all tho con-
veniences and surroundings OF u frst-olass
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 non assessable, and
the owners thereof will. in no way, be held
for any debts of the club.
A bureau of information will be estab-
lished and information furnished az to the
different point OF interest in the city. and
guides will be sent when desired. Excur-
sions will be arranged for the lake at rea-
sonable rates. and seats at the theaters So
cured, in advance. with no trouble to Nom.
bers.
If from sickness or other causes the GER
tifoate 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 CIVILIZED world by its unique
and artistic Advertisement. its tSilvel
Statue Justice" and it is expected that hel
citizens will heartily corporate in making
the Montana State Headquarters club thu
admiration and envv of the dwellers of all
the other states. With your CO. cooperation
this can be accomplished.
Certificates Of membership cen be had BY
remitting $40 to James Barnes. Dr.. & Co,
Merchants hotel, Helena. Mont.
For further particulars address Jamel
Barnes, Jr.. d Co.. Great Falls. Mont, o.
Helena, Mont.