PUBLIC SPIRIT, Ayer, Massachusetts, Nov. 26, 1874  Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted To The Local Interests of Towns in Middlesex and Worcester Counties", which is exactly what is inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one tape mend inside, good condition.

AI Notes: Public Spirit was a long-running local newspaper published in Ayer, Massachusetts, originally founded in 1872. It became widely known as Turner’s Public Spirit under John H. Turner, who served as publisher for many decades, producing a weekly paper that covered Ayer and surrounding towns such as Groton, Shirley, Pepperell, and even nearby communities in southern New Hampshire. The paper focused on local news, civic events, social happenings, and town government, providing a vital record of community life and developments. Over its history, the newspaper underwent several title changes, including The Public Spirit after 1952, and continued publishing into the late 20th century, with later editions appearing into the 21st century. Its archives, preserved by local libraries and historical societies, remain an important resource for genealogical research and understanding the social and cultural history of the Ayer region.