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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
Liberty Day Sets New
Mark In Ardmorc History

Ardmore and Carter County "over
the top once more!
With the assistance OF the wealth
er man, the only person who, it
seemed Friday, had conspired to
mar Liberty days observance, resi-
dents of the town and county turned
out en- massc to mark the first an
niversary Of the United States
declaration of war and the Inaugural
tion OF the third Liberty loan.
The days observance began with
the arrival of Company Z. lllth
Regiment u S. Engineers, Garter
County'S own" Under command of
Lieut.. II. II. Sayre, the company,
100 strong, came on special Santa
Fe train at II a. m. Capt. X. w.
Patterson is in Chicago on a leave
OF absence
An airplane, one of thc fleet that
left Taliaferro Field No. /, Fort
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
GERMANS PAY TERRIBLE
PRICE FOR ADVANCE
Cut Down AS Harvester Cuts
Wheat, Soldier Says.

Paris, April 6.-Accounts of car
mage in the German ranks which has
been wrought by the fire of the al
lies, as given in the official COM
munications and by correspondents
at the front, are more than confirm
ed by stories OF the wounded in
French hospitals,
1--WE cut down the Germans as a
harvester cuts down wheat" said a
wounded Lieutenant back from
Lassigny. 1--WE went on cutting
them down until we cmpticd our
cartridge boxes. Then our Ora
goons came to the firing line with
more cartridges
A corporal, horribly burned by
gas but not at all downcast, said !:
yes, they fixed us up this way,
but that does not matter. | am re-
yenged. 1t is almost incredible
the wa ythey fell, in groups, in COM
panies. ! shall survive my burns,
but the thousands and thousands
Of Germans whom l saw iall never
will be seen again
Captain Vidal OF the British army
meical corps said after visiting a
hospital in which were men who
had been brought in from the Disc
front that the wounded with whom
he talked were fully convinced the
German losses amounted to 100000
OF all the great numbers oil
wounded he had seen during the
war, he added, those now coming
back from the front were in the
highest spirits, They were almost
joyful, Notwithstanding their wound
he said, because Of their faith in the
approach of decisive victory and be.
cause they had seen that for all the
damage done by the Germans to tn,
allies a vastly greater toll had beer
paid by the Germans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
VII SON NACCEPTSGERIMl4N
CHALLENGE THAT FORCE
MUST SETTLE GREAT WAR
DEMAv,r APOLOGY
,<fROM ROOSEVELT
FONEL IN PUBLIC STATE
&MENT OFFENDS SENATE
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Washington, April 6.-The charge
that Theodore Roosevelt had made
"A false statement" in declaring the
sedition bill Furnishing disloyal ut
terances would prohibit criticism OF
the President, was made by Senator
Overman OF North Carolina today
when debate was resumed on the
measure.
Senator Overman said Mr.. Roose-
welt probably was misinformed, but
he declared he should correct his
statement and "apologize' to the
public.
Defending Colonel Roosevelt,
Senators Lodge of Massachusetts,
Borah of Idaho, Kellogg of Mime
sofa, and other Republicans said
he probably was misled by newspa-
per reports, and admitted that no
provisions of the bill would penalize
criticism of the President.
IF Mr.. Roosevelt has courage
and love of TRUTH" said Senator
Overman, "he will apologize to the
judiciary committee (Which consid-
cred the bil) and the people Of the
United States. | think all senators
will bear me out that there is not a
word Of truth in Mr.. Roosevelt's
statement. Never at any time was
such an amendment considered by
the committee. Mr.. Roosevelt prob
ably was misinformed. But | call
it to his attention and if he has hi,
old time manhood and truth left in
him he will apologize"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
WYNNEWOOD BUYS
OVER HALF QUOTA
FIRST DAYS OFFERING VOL
UNTARY--MAJOR MASSIE
STIRS PEOPLE.

Wynnewood, April 6.-(Special.)
-Wynnewood set 4 lively pace in
the third Liberty loan campaign to-
day when it subscribed $52,l50 to-
ward its quota OF $94,800 without
any solicitation on the part OF its
committees. OF the amount sub
scribed today $4,000 was through
the First National bank, the largest
single subscription being $4,000
from Noah Leal, who invested a
similar amount in the second Lib
erty loan.
Interest in the bond issue still
was further accelerated tonight by
Maj. Robert F. Massie OF the Cana
dian forces, who spoke from $50
to 6:3O at the Central High school
auditorium. His talk was straight
forward and he did not mince words
in telling OF the actual conditions.
He closed with the admonition:
Don't only do your Bit but do your
utmost, the same as the boys III
France are doing for you
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
AMERICA TO GIVE
SURPRISE To HUN
MILITARY JUNTA
THUS SAYS PREMIER LLOYD
GEORGE TO LONDONS
LORD MAYOR.
KING PRAISES us. ARMY
Men From Western World Are
Daily Entering Allied Line, Which
Gives British Ruler Much Conf
dence in Ultimate Victory.

London, April 6.-Premier Lloyd
George telegraphing today to the
lord mayor Of London on the occa-
sion OF a luncheon given to cele-
bratc Americas entry into the war,
said.
During the next few weeks Am
erica will give the Prussian military
iunta the surprise Of their lives
Premier Lloyd Georges telegram,
which was read to the assembled
guests by the lord mayor, said;
THE decision Of the American
people that it was their duty to join
in the great struggle Of free peoples
against the attempt OF over-ween-
ing despotism to establish its own
universal dominion by military pow
err was one OF the most momentous
events in history During the past
year the Americans have been bend
ing all their energies to the work OF
preparation. During the next few
weeks America will give the PruS-
sian military junta the surprise OF
their lives"
Replying to telegram sent by the
lord mayor OF London and his
guests at luncheon at the Mansion
House, to celebrate the anniversary
Of the entry of the United States
into the war, King George said:
american troops daily are TAX
ing their place in the battle line.
This increases more than ever the
confidence with which we patiently
look forward to the ultimate victory
Of our united efforts in defense OF
the rights and liberties OF civiiza-
tion
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

Premier Clemenceau's repulse
of Austria's advances will serve
to force the adoption of other
tactics by the enemy, in the
opinion Of the state department
officials and entente diplomats
here, but will not entirely stop
the movement.
The French statesman's repu-
diatoion of the Austrian's claim
that it was he who made over
lures is regarded as a blow that
will make the diplomatic drive
of the Teutonic foreign Offices
comparatively harmless; but it
is believed similar efforts will be
continued in one way or an
other.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

Worth, Texas, this forenoon, ar
rived as the parade was disbanding
at Central Park Lieut.. D. B. Gish
circled over the city several times
and performed many evolutions,
startling to the large crowd OF spec
tators. Lieutenant Gish was ac-
companied to Ardmore by Lieut..
Cornelius Whitney.
Under the direction of Capt. Will
liam H. Hutchinson the parade was
formed with little confusion and de-
lay. Shortly after 80 o'clock Mar
shal Buck Garrett gave the signal
and the enthusiastic marchers start
ed from the War Savings Bank at
Main and Washington, and ira
versed Washington to Broadway,
thence east to Caddo, south to Main
and west to + street, where the pa
| Continued on page y
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
JAZZ PANESE AND BRITISH
JOINTLY LAND TROOPS
At VLADIVOSTOK, AND
SLAV MAY ATTACK
BULLETIN.
~ LII Il L llN'
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Moscow, April 6.-The Brit
ish as well as the Japanese
landed forces at Vladivostok,
Russia, yesterday.
The local authorities had no
warning of this action.
London, April 6-According
to a semi-official dispatch
from Moscow the following
official statement has been is
sued there:
"In reference to the landing
of Japanese at Vladivostok, the
council of peoples commits
saries is undertaking political
steps and at the same time or
ders all the soviets in Serbia
to offer armed resistance to an
enemy incursion into Russian
territory"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
America viii Ignore
Hun Hints For Peace

Washington, April 6.-Em-
phatic denial that any overtures
looking to peace discussions
have been made to the Ameri-
can government by representa-
tives Of the central powers was
made at the state department
today. If any come forward, it
is said, they will be ignored.
On numerous occasions un-
authorized peace workers have
hinted to officials that negotia-
tions might be welcome to the
enemy government, and have
suggested that they had reason
to believe a basis for negotia-
tions might be found easily.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
THACKERVILLE BUYS
MORE THAN ITS QUOTA

Thackeryillc, April 6.-(Special.) }
This little town OF $50 population,
and with only 500 persons in the en-
tire precinct, went over the top to-
day in its subscription for the third
Liberty loan. While the quota was
but $500 for the village, a total OF
$1,000 was subscribed in few hours
by diligent work on the part of the
committee.
This town feels strongly the seri-
BUSINESS of the present conflict, hay-
ing already given one of its sons in
the service OF his country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
Enemy Continues His
PZu11gi1g Warfare In
Effort To Take Aniens
HURIING GREAT MASSES OF TROOPS AT DEFENDERS
REGARDLESS OF SACRlFICES-SATURDAY'S BIG
PLUNGE ORIGINATES AT JUNCTION OF
FRENCH AND BRITISH ARMIES.

ment today that the casualties
among the American eXpeditionary
forces during the past four days,
during which the lists have not been
made public, have been minor in
number The lists have been with
held pending a ruling from Sccre-
tary Baker as to whether his recent
order that all news concerning Am
erican troops abroad must come
from General Pershing applied TO
casualties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
BERNSTORFF SHOULD HAVE
BEEN HANGED, MONTANA
METHODIST BISHOP SAYS

Newark, N. j, April Count
Won Bernstorff and his aides should
have been hanged at the time of the
sinking Of the Lusitania, Bishop
Richard ]. Cooke, of Helena, Mont,
declared today in addressing the
Newark Methodist Episcopal con-
ference.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
TENNIS CHAMPIONS.

New York, April &C. O. Sha-
fer and King Smith won the ma
tional indoor doubles tennis cham
pionships here today, defeating W..
p. Tilden II and Cecil Donaldson
in straight sets by scores of rs,
IL, Ga. FEfa9ES
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

\
The Germans are continuing
their plunging tactics in the Amiens
battle area with their operation
rapidly developing into greatly
magnified Nerdun.
The similarity with the classic
example oi the German attempt to
batter down an enemy by sheer
force is daily growing. This de
velopment obtrudes itself, not only
because of the narrowing OF the
area involved in the attack and the
practice of hurling great masses OF
troops at the defenders Of a narrow
front regardless Of sacrifices, but
by reason OF the newly developed
tendency to alternate the attacks
with rest periods for one sector
while the other is in action. Thus
Saturdays main attack was deliy-
cred on the allied center after the
blow landed south of the Somme
on Thursday and that driven into
the north OF the river on Friday
had spent themselves.
South of Somne.
Saturdays big plunge appears to
have had its starting point just to
the south OF the Somme, where the
British right flank in near the juno
ton point with the French.
Apparently aiming at the Albert
Amicns railway in the vicinity OF
Corbie, about ten miles east OF
Amiens, the enemy threw heavy
masses of troops toward the OPP
posing line from Naire wood, east
OF Corbie. The battle here seemed
likely to develop into on of impor-
tance as affecting the cntur of what
rmaincd to the entente allies of the
edge-shaped piec of ground in the
angle formed here by the Sommc
and the Ancre.
Stung By French.
The Germans did not renew their
attacks against the French south
OF Somme Friday night after they
had been held to small gains
achieved at terrible cost, and had
even been forced backward in
places in the fighting OF the pre-
ceding 80 hours.
The attack launched against the
British in the region of Albert and
nnrthWard on Friday. however,
was kept up we'll into the evening,
but it's continuation gave the enc
my little if any additional adyan-
tage. His gains here appear to have
been largely limited to slight
Ilsh forward along the Ancre near
/ Dcrnancourt.
Weather on the battle front was
reported improving Saturday, but
the ayiators still were Handicapped
by low visibility.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
Paris Continues to Suffer.

Paris, Aril 6.-The long range
bombardment of the Paris district
continued through the day. Three
persons were wounded
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

Another determined German blow
in the great battle for Amiens is be-
ing struck today against the British
in the Somme valley, almost directly
east OF the city, from which the Ger
mans at this point are about ten
miles distant.
The attack on the center of the
line comes after the check of the
German left wing Thursday night
in its powerful thrust at the French
line between Montdidicr and the
Ayre, and the failure Of the German
right yesterday and last night to
make more than feeble impression
upon the British positions north OF
the Somme.
Is Artillery Duel.
The fighting in the southerly area
has reyolyed itself into a violent ar
tillery battle, following which the
probabilities are that the Germans
will make another effort to advance
from the positions in which they
have been pinned by the French.
No infantry action occurred in
this sector last night, except on the
British front just north OF the Luce,
at which river the French and Brit
ish lines connect. The British took
the initiative here and improved
their position near Hangard by 4
counter attack.
In the north the determined at
tempt of the Germans yesterday to
enlarge the upper side OF their sail
ent succeeded only to a slight de-
gree along the Ancre, near Denan-
court, and struck rock-ribbed
British defense at Albert.
Late Into Evening.
1t was continued late into even
ing, but despite the constant attacks
by columns in considerable strength
the enemy was unable TO make any
more progress than he scored in his
daytime effort.
The early adyices on today's fight
ing made it seem likely that the OPP
Grafton would be an important one
Advancing from Vairc wood close
to the Sommc, the Germans pushed
in dense waves toward Corbie, lying
in the narrow strip between the
Ancre arIl the Somme, near the
junction III these rivers. The ad.
vance appeared to have as its OBJ.
jective the gaining of the Albert
Amiens road, which runs in thi,
sector just to the northwest Of
Corbie.
Washington, April 6.-It was an.
nounced officially at the war depart.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April o.
A call for 200 white men as Okla
homa's quota for the hve-day draft
period to begin April 20 was re-
ceiyed today by Adjutant General
+. II. Gipson from Provost Marshal
General Crowder. The men have
been ordered to arrange to report
between April p and 20 and will be
sent to Camp Travis, San Antonio,
Texas.
Ninety-seven negroes to complete
the last quota assigned them for
Oklahoma will report at the same
time to go to Camp Sherman, Chilli
Gothic. Ohio.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
DRAFT CALL FOR
APRIL Be NEAR
10000 TROOPS
IS FOR SECOND DRAFT-AND
IS BEING SENT OUT TO
ALL GOVERNORS.
OKLAHOMA s QUOTA 219O
Made Up of White Men, and is the
States Quota for Five-Day Draft
Period to Be Given April 20
Ninety-Seven Negroes to Ohio.

Washington, April 6.-Orders
from Provost Marshal General
Crowder for mobilization OF the
April call of the second draft were
being received today by governors
of the states.
Although the orders had not been
published in Washington today, it is
estimated that the number OF men
called to camp will range close to
10000.
This is slightly in excess OF the
monthly quota as based on the call
ing of 100000 men over a period of
nine months. 1t indicated, however,
no increase in the general total for
the year.
Calling out of the increased num-
Der was made necessary by the de-
cision of President Wilson to re-
spond without delay to the need Of
France and Great Britain for rein
forcements in the great battle in
Picardy. Vacancies in national ar
my divisions resulting from the
withdrawal of men to complete ma
tional guard and regular army units
and for the formation OF special
technical units asked by General
Pershing will be made good by the
April draft. Those divisions far
thest advanced in training are to
receive first attention in order that
the maximum number Of complete
units may be sent abroad soon.
Among the states ordered to fur
nish mcn in the hye-day period be
ginning April 26 aud quotas we're;
Wisconsin, 3,5O5; South Dakota
20; Maine, 9l9; Massachusetts,
$50; New Jersey, 2,lT; Virginia
1905; Alabama, 1901 South Caro-
lima, 1869; North Carolina, 5,l51;
California, 1868; Missouri, 4,O78;
Nebraska, l,460
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

Washington, April 6.--It was an
nounced officially at the war depart
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
ALMENA.

Miss Ada Sternaman of Detroit
visited her sister Mrs. Harvey Wins
low the fore part Of the week.
T. j. Neale of South Haven attend
ed the funeral of his brother James
last Friday.
Jonas Giddings and family of Law
ton were Sunday visitors at the Harry
Brown home.
Mr.. Van Wiltenberg has so far re-
covered from his operation at Borgess.
hospital as to be brought home last
Saturday.
B. w. Tracy and wife have adopted
little Dorothy Zerbie of Kalamazoo.
They have known the child for some
time and are already attached to her.
The little one is fortunate in getting
into so good home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
Correspondence
RIVERSIDE

Mrs. George Cummins has been
caring for Mrs. Bert Cummins who is
i'll with rheumatic fever.
MISS Helen Creagan spent the end
of the week at her home near De-
catur.
Mrs. Earl Gardner of Kalamazoo
is visiting her parents Elmer Owen
and family.
Mrs. George Cross of Kalamazoo is
visiting her son Drew Cross and help
ing to care for little Meltina and
Wana Cross who are having the
whooping cough.
The Riversire Ladies Aid will hold
their annual dinner at the home of
Roy Hutchins on February goth. All
members are cordially invited.
Benona Lamson visited her parents
on Monday.
Mrs. Edwin Woodman has returned
to her home after faithfully caring
for her mother for the past fifteen
weeks.
Ms. Lena Weatherwax and daugh-
ter and Vena Hawkins visited at the
w. n. Scott home in Paw Paw on
Sunday.
Mrs. M. p. Shaver visited her
mother Mrs. Charles Thayer on Mon
day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15

Mr.. Wilke returned I'd Chicago last
Saturday after spending a couple OF
weeks at his home herei
Peter Baugher who has been ailing
for some time is still under the care
of DR.. Ide.
Lucy Manning was out of school
on Monday and Tuesday on account
of illness.
Theodore Areaux and family Of
Paw Paw and Walter Areaux and
family spent Sunday with their
parents here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
BLOOMINGDALE.

A nine pound daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Abbott on
February third.
w. E Albin has purchased the John
Coy house and lots in the east part
of the village and moved there
Charles Harmon of Rockford is here
visiting his brother James.
Mrs. Beryl Palmer is quite i'll at
her home. Mrs. Zelta Bessey of Ber-
lamont is taking her place at the
Central telephone board,
Mrs. B. o. Rockwell, a very esti-
mable lady passed away few days
ago, at her home north of the village.
Her husband Rev. Rockwell was at
one time pastor of the Baptist church
at this place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15

Stone of Kalamazoo was at the home
to see him Sunday.
The +. B. ladies met with Mrs.
Brice Myers this week Wednesday
and sewed for the Red Cross.
Margaret Dillon spent Saturday in
Paw Paw at the home of her parents.
Philip Miller passed the examin-
alton in Paw Paw last Wednesday.
ID. Gilbert has installed a farmers
telephone.
Mrs. Cassie Smith fell while up
town last Friday and put her wrist
out of joint and strained the muscles
which will incapacitate her for work
for some time. Any one who ventur-
ed out either Friday or Saturday was
in danger of falling. Seldom have
the walks been in such slippery
condition.
l.. o. Graham made a business trip
to Kalamazoo Tuesday.
Arthur Howard was a Kalamazoo
visitor on Tuesday.
John Height of Jackson visited
friends here last week:
Ariel Feely and wife visited his
parents here last Thursday.
H. Estabrook has moved in the
house owned by Mrs. Adriance.
j. V. Wise of Chicago visited his
son over Sunday
j. Leeder received car of coal on
Thursday and another one on Friday
of last week. 1t was a timely arrival
for the school as it would have had
to close for a time if it had not
arrived.
Mrs. A. Pease visited Mrs. A. Shaw
on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Whiting are visit
ing in Chicago at present.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Ferguson arrived
home from their western trip on We'd
nesday of last week. They report
a fire time and visited many former
Gobleville people while there.
E. O. Feeley who has been at the
Great Lakes Naval training station,
has been promoted and is now
clerk in the paymasters office
At the Telephone meeting Saturday
Fred STAINS was elected president and
G. Wesler, vice president.
Frank Friedman received letter
from an undertaken at Manchester,
N. II. who was trying to locate man
that was drowned there He wore
an overcoat with the Frank company's
tag on it.
Trains are now running on time and
the snow pillow is taking rest.
Carson Rendell spent last week
with friends in Detroit and Milan.
A brakeman on the freight was
seriously injured one day last week.
Mrs. Ella Morrison of Mentha spent
Thursday here and attended the meet
ing of the w. r. c. i'm the afternoon.
Two of Pansy Sheldon's old scholars
from Mentha visited her on Thursday.
Church services were held in the
F. b. church Sunday morning and
the Union services were held there
in the eevning. The prayer and COM
mittee meetings are still held at the
parsonage.
! Mrs. w. Milliman has returned to
her home at Greenville after visiting
her parents here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
Do Your Bit ! t: to Win
The War

Get your BREAD from your Home Town
Bakery. By getting your Bread from the
baker who knows how to Use the different
kinds of substitutes to the best advantage,
you are doing your t'bit.' The Housewife
that experiments with cereals she is not fan1il
Jar with will have some failures.
HELP WIN THE WAR. Use Our
bread and help save the wheat which would
be lost by experiment.
Yours for Conservation and Victory,
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-02-15
GOBLEvILEE.

p. Bush is not very well DR..
Stone of Kalamazoo was at the home
to see him Sunday.