The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1015, June 10, 1899

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1015, June 10, 1899" by Various is a magazine aimed at young women during the late 1800s, filled with stories and articles exploring womanhood, family, and society. One story, "Sheila's Cousin Effie," throws us right into the middle of a fire at a town hall, where families are desperately searching for each other. In the chaos, we meet Sheila and Effie who are caught up trying to figure out what to do. The story looks at how people act in a time of crisis, showing courage, community spirit, and also the inner thoughts of the characters like Sheila, who questions her feelings about Effie, and judges another character whom she considers a coward. The magazine takes an interest in morals and reflection of individuals in a society.