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Charm Queen Contenders at Fair and Exposition Highlights
Mary Elizabeth Bort of Long Beach joins Mildred M. Smith and Georgie W. Berry as finalists for the national Dental Charm contest at the Fair. Clara, Lu n Em tour the International Harvester exhibit noting mechanical milking as part of a Century of Progress showcase. A separate feature spotlights the world’s smallest man Capt. Werner Ritter and his eight foot tall bodyguard Capt. Gilbert Reichert visiting the Chicago World's fair, with Ritter presenting a souvenir to his pint size sweetheart in the Midget Village.
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Mary Elizabeth Bort
Long Beach Calif
Mildred M. Smith
Wilbur, Wash
Georgie W. Berry
Richmond, Va
Clara
Lu 'N’ Em
International Harvester
Chicago