Harper's Round Table, September 1, 1896

"Harper's Round Table, September 1, 1896" by Various is a magazine for kids with different stories and articles. One story shared in the first pages of the periodical, written on Sept 1, 1896, focuses on Elizabeth Herrick, a young girl with her aunts in Philadelphia. She misses her father, who has been away since her mother died, and the autumn rain makes her think about him. Elizabeth decides to write him a letter, sharing her feelings and wanting to understand why he's gone and if they can be a family again. The beginning of the issue tells a heartwarming narrative that focuses on family and a child's point of view, with old age family values as a undertone.