Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895

"Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895" by Various is a periodical publication that presents a look into late 19th-century youth culture through stories, plays, and informative pieces. The heart of the collection lies in a tale set in Civil War-era Middleton, Ohio, where three boys confront the realities of war and the absence of their family members. As they sit on a fence, they dream of soldiering and remember cheerful words written by a captured friend. Their Fourth of July plans lead to the discovery of gunpowder, mixing youthful innocence with the seriousness of the war. The story captures the spirit of the time and explores loyalty, bravery, and the weight of conflict that lies on these young boys in the midst of wartime America.