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[DIMENSIONS]: 13" x 9"
This is an exceptional, complete original issue of the "Worcester County Weekly Record" newspaper from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated precisely for the Edwardian Leap Year date of February 29, 1908 (Vol. VI, No. 8). Subtitled "Building, Corporation, Court and Real Estate News," this rare trade paper serves as a museum-quality time capsule of Central Massachusetts industrial history.
The complete multi-page issue features a stunning front page composed entirely of illustrated vintage business advertisements for regional firms, including Ruberoid Roofing, Eastern Bridge & Structural Co., and Wright Wire Company. The interior pages are packed with fascinating local court records, real estate transfers, bankruptcy notices, and market analyses detailing the regional recovery following the Panic of 1907. It contains extensive illustrated half-page advertisements for heavy industries, including Crawford Boilers, Central Supply Co., Hill's Famous Lawn Dryers, and Brunelle Heaters.
The binding edge remains stable. Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely to confirm details and condition.
