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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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Miss Dorothy Britton from Jersey City wins the international bathing girl revue in Galveston, Texas, on May 24, defeating U.S. and foreign competitors to become Beauty Queen of the Universe, earning $2,000. Ada Williams (Florida) second, Rosa Blanz (Luxembourg) third.
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Galveston, Texas, May 24.—Faced with keen competition, including eight beauties from foreign countries, Miss Dorothy Britton of Jersey City won first place in the annual international bathing girl revue, which ended here early today.
Miss Britton, entered as "Miss New York," was named "Beauty Queen of the Universe" after she had been designated "Miss United States" in competition with entries from 26 American cities.
She received $2,000 in gold and a silver plaque. She is a slender demi-blonde.
Ada Williams, as "Miss Florida," placed second and won $1,000 in gold. Miss Rosa Blanz, representing Luxembourg, captured third place and $500.
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Galveston, Texas
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May 24
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Miss Dorothy Britton of Jersey City, entered as Miss New York, wins first place in the annual international bathing girl revue against competitors from 26 American cities and eight foreign countries, named Beauty Queen of the Universe, receives $2,000 in gold and a silver plaque. Ada Williams as Miss Florida places second with $1,000 in gold. Miss Rosa Blanz representing Luxembourg places third with $500.