Life, 1918-05-09 · page 7 of 40
Life — May 9, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
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.
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The Flag For this we love it, setting naught above it; For this acclaim it both with shout and song; Each stripe, each star, each shining symbol of it— It stands for Right and Honor, not for Wrong ! Clinton Scollard. The Way of a Man SAMMY lad, somewhere in France, Why, as you stroll with sweet Babette, Yankee Nell? ‘an anybody tell you muse on And, if I know the heart of man, it's pretty safe to bet That after you get back to Nell you'll dream of French Jabette ! C. RSs GRANDMA READS THE BIBLE LESSON TO TOMMY comicbooks.com