Life — May 9, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains two unrelated items: **"The Flag"** (top left) is a patriotic poem by Clinton Scollard celebrating American values—"Right and Honor, not for Wrong." **"The Way of a Man"** (top right) is a brief humorous verse addressing a soldier ("Sammy") in France during World War I, joking that he'll pine for French pastry (Babette) after returning home to American food. **The illustration** titled "Grandma Reads the Bible Lesson to Tommy" shows a domestic scene of a grandmother teaching a young boy scripture while a dog sleeps nearby. This depicts traditional American family values and religious instruction—likely reflecting early 20th-century ideals about moral education during childhood. The page emphasizes patriotism, wholesome family life, and American virtue, typical themes for *Life* magazine during or shortly after WWI.