The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 17, March 4, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls

"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 17, March 4, 1897" by Various is a weekly newspaper created for young readers in the 1890s, that seeks to explain global events and issues. It covers a range of topics, from the Cuban War for Independence, detailing General Gomez's fight against Spanish rule, to conflicts in Crete and Turkey, and other political events, like the trial of the filibustering steamer, "Three Friends". The magazine includes insights into education and social issues within New York, intending to educate and inform young people about the world around them by making the news accessible and understandable for a younger audience.