Harper's Round Table, January 7, 1896

"Harper's Round Table, January 7, 1896" by Various is a periodical containing diverse content geared toward young readers, as shown in the opening of a story called "Cressy's New-Year's Rent" by L. A. Terebel. In this story, a compassionate young newspaper reporter named Fred Hallowell battles through a blizzard to aid a poor French family on the verge of being thrown out into the street due to unpaid rent. Driven by a strong sense of social justice, Fred investigates their situation and discovers the family's plight, including a sick mother and a young daughter facing great difficulty. Determined to help, Fred confronts the wealthy landlord in order to try to persuade the landlord to give the family a break, thus emphasizing themes of urban struggle, moral responsibility, and the power of kindness when someone is in need.