Life — August 21, 1919 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation of Page Content This page from *Life* magazine contains two distinct pieces: **Left side:** A poem titled "Sammy" by Captain W. W. Murray, celebrating a character named Sammy—apparently a working-class or military man known for toughness, fighting ability, and camaraderie. The verses use dialect and slang to humorously catalog his exploits and fearless personality. **Right side:** A cartoon titled "Too Depressing" showing a dejected figure sitting in shade during hot weather (90° indicated). Two picnickers discuss finding their previous picnic spot ruined by empty bottles—suggesting littering or past overindulgence. The man responds with exasperation about his frozen nose, implying either past frostbite or dark humor about winter hardships. The satire criticizes messy outdoor behavior and contrasts leisure activities with discomfort.