Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895

"Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895" by Various is a periodical released weekly containing stories and illustrations crafted with youth in mind, as seen in its opening account, "Corporal Fred," which throws readers into the heart of railway strikes and the Wallace family's anxieties as they grapple with the potential chaos and uncertainty brought on by the labor disputes. The story illustrates a June evening with the family gathered on their porch, revealing their fears and opinions on the local railway switchmen's strike, which is on verge of disturbing their daily lives, where the worries are amplified within the family, including Mr. Wallace who works for the railway, and his sons, Jim and Fred as the narrative balances worries, family duty, and the socio political climate. Looming conflict and family loyalty are explored as urgent calls to action disrupt the family's calm, hinting at tests of resolve and the difficulties people face in broader societal conflicts of labor and duty.