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I. History/ world affairs
A. Global Expansion
1. Cuba
2. Vasco de Nunez
B. Imperialism
C. Confederate Army
1. George Washington’s grave?
II. Entertainment (possibly no major world affairs, maybe that’s why the main focus of this issue was entertainment??)
A. Mysteries
B. Jokes
C. Romances
D. Poetry
E. Fashion (was the fashion discussed practical or couture, who was the intended audience, upper class, lower class, etc. )
III. Language
A. Formal vs. Informal
Today, language in magazines is very informal, while language in Harper’s was more formal and seemingly more educated.
IV. Literature
A. Book reviews