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Florida State Fair at Tampa Led by W G Brorein's Legacy
Tampa report details the 11 day Florida State Fair's growth and key figures, led by W G Brorein, founder of the Peninsular Telephone Co and first president of the fair association. It highlights Manatee county produce, citrus and honey displays, Brahman cattle, and the fair’s self sufficiency, with Pa Strieder as long time manager shaping the event. The piece notes attendance gains over prior year and the fair's status as Florida's premier winter festival.
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Tampa
Fla
Denman
The
Herald
Missouri
W. G. Brorein
Mr. Broken
Dave
Jacob
Ohio
Parma
New Madrid County
Crowder
W. G. Broken
Peninsular Telephone Company
W. G
W. G. Brokien
Carl Brokien
Fair Association
Telephone Company
South
Carl Broren
Sikeston
Manatee
Hillsborough County
Ed Ayers
Manatee County
Ayers
Florida
Sunshine State
Fair
P. T. Strieder
Pa” Strieder
Fort Wayne
Ind
Strieder
Strieders
Barney Oldfield
Speed Demon
John Ringling
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Strieder
Barron Collier
Everglades City
Everglades
Miami
Soldier's Field
Chicago