Harper's Young People, March 28, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

"Harper's Young People, March 28, 1882" by Various is a children's magazine from the 1800s, filled with stories, pictures, and games for younger readers. The magazine contains several stories which are intended to be entertaining and informative. One story follows a young boy named Merry, full of kindness, who wants to help his family in any way he can. The children's magazine showcases values such as friendship, not giving up, and using your imagination. As the magazine begins, we meet Merry, a boy worried about his family having no money for food, but he stays positive. Looking at the empty table, Merry knows he must find a way to help his mother, so he decides to look for yard work. He hopes this will allow him to earn money. Merry's journey results in a meeting with Professor Wagner, a ventriloquist that pushes him to create a show for his friends. This shows all the creativity and community that we find in the magazine.