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New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
Foch Is Ideal
Man for Leader

Foch becomes now what only
Joffre has been before. Indeed, he
commands more than Joffre ever did,
for the Italian front is under his di-
rection. He is thought to be the
ideal man for the present emer-
gency. 1t was his quick eye that
saved the French at the Marne.
When the move to encircle Won
Kluck failed Foch saw weak spot
in the German centre, threw the
small army he could get together
into it and broke the German ad-
vance. To-day he has the same
chance that he had at the Marne,
with the Allies in a critical situa-
tion and with the German wedge
recklessly extended in an attempt to
grasp victory.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
German Attacks
Are Losing Posuer;
Gains Are Smaller
R1y A rtL,,r G Dr,>.
By Arthur S. Draper
Tribune Cable Service

LONDON, March 90. - Though this
Good Friday the Allies arc passing
through the Valley of the Shadow they
are Ct good faith and courage, facing
with unswerving resolution the gravest
crisis IN the history Of the British EN-
pire for with undated bitterness the
fighting continues all along the wide
battlefront
The tremendously powerful attacks
axe tagging, but neither side has ap-
proached state of exhaustion. Deep
anxiety fills the minds of all the Allied
people, but they have reason for en-
couragement. Although the tide ha.
not yet turned in their favor, the
waves which threatened to engulf them
are hardly so high or So powerful.
The Anglo-Frcnch arA IS will have
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
foch Put in Supreme Command; PershinQ
GiDes Him Our Army; Germans Slo1pinQ
En- Auay,t!

The United States has done
much, but it is necessary to do
still more, always more.
Airplanes! Aerial warfare
must be decisive.
"Ships! The blockade must
strangle Germany.
Then soldiers will complete the
task.
EN- Avant. Hasten, American
friends, for rapid victory, for the
disarmament of Germany, which
is indispensable for lasting and
just peace. ."-Generol MaUeterre
to The Tribune correspondent in
France. Page three.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
Pershing's Offer
OF Entire Force
PleQses French
By Wilbur F orrest
Tribune Cable Service

PARIS, March 20. - General Perish
lng's offer to place the entire Ameri-
can forces in the hands of General
toch, the new commander in chief, on
whose strategy depends the outcome of
the second stage of the gigantic battle
winch il. now imminent is received
VIII 'he greatest satisfaction here
Frenchmcn arc pleased not only
with the spirit of the offer, but also
with its practical bearing on the stu
alton, which is perhaps more i'm
portant.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
"They Will Not
Break Through %
Says Clemenceau

DARi!SS' ,!S March 29.-"7he enens
wiu not conquer our resist
nmce,' said Premier Clemen
ceou. "hen surrounded By Deputies
at the Bourbon Palace, upon his re-
turn from the front this afternoon
81 do not aclsh to pose as q prophet
That IS not mn habit, bat, come acha,
may, they auill not break .through.'
The Senate this afternoon passco
this resolution:
"Ow spirits and or hearts, 4,
close contact 4vith those of the armies
Of the republic and of its allies
fighting qoith sublime heroism, seno
to the chiefs and the soldiers hom
age, admiration, gratitude and u2al
terable confidence"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
Pershing Confirms
Offer to Aid Foch

WASHINGTON, March 29.-That
General PershIng had placed the
American expeditionary forces at
the disposal of the French COM
mander was confirmed tonight in a
message to the War Department
and made public by Major General
March, acting Chief of Staff. 1t
follows:
"Have made all our resources
available and our divisions will
be used if and when needed.
French are in fine spirit and
both armies seem. confident"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
General Ferdinand Foch
The Official Statements

LONDON, March 29The War Office odou issued the fo
toa9ng statements:
NlLHl~Ne gained
ea hostile attacks developed
N1ezs and Demum Fighting is still n this
1T is known from captured
tne Scarpe had its objective
a rms attack was carried out by at least
Ane with four assault divisions n support
Despite the
posi1n was nconabe and the fighting
In heavy fighting further
greater than
EFENlNG-Norh Of the al
serious attacks have
ooun Smme there
been pressed back line
ze La Neuvlesire Mondder
There has been further heavy fighting line.
Between Mntdidr
nues Fresh French troops arriving
change in the French line
captured German an
which attacked
Ham distance Actually question
than nil
the
noon and evening of
successful
machine captured by this fighting
The exceedingly
gained only outpost lines
and everywhere thrown back
artillery and rifle did his
South Somme also
until late Our
the face Of repeated assaults
short distance from their advanced positions.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
French Cut Tip
OF Enemy Salient
Berlin Puts Total of
Prisoners at 10000,
With LOO
Guns

General Ferdinand Foch has been
appointed general in chief over all
the Allied and American armies in
France, thus finally achieving alb
solute unity of command.
General Pershing called on General
Foch and offered to put the whole
American army at his disposal.
He told Focf the Americans would
deem it a great honor to be used in
checking the German offensive.
Fighting had died down last night
On both fianks of the great battle.
but in the centre the enemv con-
tlnued his intense efforts to sepa-
rate the British and French
armies and reach the important
city of Aniens. Except on the
narrow central sector the drive
seems to be losing it's force.
In the north, before Arras, Haip an
nounced that the enemy, using six
divisions with four in reserve. had
been defeated with very heavy
losses.
On the southern half of the sector
between Albert and Arras the
enemy assaulted with eleven divi-
sions, but failed to gain ground.
IN the centre the British gave up
their salient north of Montdidier
and Strengthened their line by re-
firing seven miles behind Marcel
cave.
The French cut off the extreme tip
of the German salient by recapt
uring Montchcl, just south of
Montdidier. Between Montdidier
and Lassigny Petain's men ad-
vanced slightly. The Paris War
Office announced last night that
the German attacks had dimin-
ished to-day.
Berlin announced 10000 prisoners
and LOO guns have been taken in
the offensive.
Yesterdays changes in the battle
line are the smallest of any day.
since the offensive began.
At Arras attacks continued Thurs
day night. the enemy taking Neu-
ville-Vitasse and Orange Hill, but
yesterday the offensive there died
down. Haig announces captured
documents snow the Germans ex-
pected to capture Arras and Vimy
Ridge TO the north in their first
rush.
The Associated Press learns the
enemy has used eighty-seven divi-
sions and still has forty more
which might be thrown in. The
German line outside the offensive
front is being held by mediocre
troops.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
WEATHER

Fair today. To-morrow partly doudN
Little change tn eempsrature-
Gentle to moderate shift
ing winds ~
Full Report on Page IL
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
A Great Honor, He Says, in
Offering Army to
Foch
Council at Front
To Make Decision
French Greatly Pleased at
Profer of "All We
Have"

PARIS, March 29.-General Per-
shing called on General Foch at
headquarters yesterday, according to
"L'lnformation," and placed at his
disposal the whole resources of the
American army for employment in
the battle now in progress.
Il come," General Pershing is
quoted as saying, ''to say to you that
the American people would hold it a
great honor for our troops if they
were engaged in the present battle.
/ ask it of you, in my name and in
that of the American people.
Offers Entire Force
There is at this moment no other
question than that of fighting. In
fantry, artillery, aviation-all that
we have are yours to dispose of them
as you will. Others are coming
which are as numerous as will be
necessary. l have come to say to
you that the American people would
be proud to be engaged in the great
est battle in history.'
General F'och placed General Per
shing's offer before the council at
the front, Conformation" says. The
council includes Premier Clemen-
ceau, Commander in Chief Petain
and Louis Loucheur, Minister of Mu-
nitions.
French Press Apprecistive
The French press expresses itself
feelingly in appreciation of General
Pershing's visit to General Foch.
LA Liberte" says:
General Pershing yesterday took
in the name of his country action
which was grand in it's simplicity
and of moving beauty. In a few
words, without adornment, but in
which vibrated an accent Of chival-
rous passion, General Pershing made
to France the offer of an entire pco-
pie. Take ALL he said. All is
yours! The honor Pershing claims
is shared by us, and it is with the
sentiment Of real pride that our SOL
diers will greet into their ranks
those of the new world who come to
them as brothers,"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
German Pressure Diminishes, Paris Reports

PARIS March 29Statenens public to-day By Femc
War Office fouoac:
NIGIITAong Of been notable
the points
troops
with losses the
Raids
and south of seppois completely broken
DAYThe battle violently yesterday evening
the night the Notwithstanding
villages which
took of Montchcl fighting.
Plesserd
of the French
Statements
suffered by the
heavy The number
Pies
To the Mntdidicr
hold the
Vile Sire Bernard Mezieres, Marcelcave Hamel.
Certain columns infantry
of
artillery and dispersed
activity the
front
Successful Between Sommc and Avre, Says Berlin
BERLIN, March to-day BIZ the German
War Office folonc:
NGHTTh engagements between the sommc
and the Avre.
the foremost English
Continued N Next Pare
New-York tribune., 1918-03-30
Unity of Command an
Augury of Success,
He Says
Serious Situation
Caused the Change
Ideal Man Made Gen
eralissimo, View in
Washington
By G. w. Gilbert

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Gen-
eral Foch has been made general
issimo all the Allied and American
forces in France. This fact be-
came known when a cable message
Of congratulation from Presiden.
Wilson to him was made public to-
day. The message follows:
"May l not convey to you nv
sincere congratulation on your
new authoritya Such unity of
command is most hopeful gu
curry of ultimate success. We are
following with profound interest
the bold and brilliant action of
your forces.
"(Signed)
WOODROW WILSON,"
Official confirmation of the ap-
pointment of General Foch reached
Washington tonight.
Critical Situation
Brings About Unity
The critical situation in France
has brought about unity in Allied
command just as the disaster in
Italy brought about the inter-Allied
War Council. Only the seriousness
of the military situation would have
induced the British public to accept
a French general over their forces.
Lloyd George agreed to make
Foch commander in chief at the
time Of the Italian retreat. Suspi-
cion of this reached England and II
storm broke that seemed to threat
en- the Lloyd George government.
The British Premier retired from
his position, making Foch as nearly
as possible generalissimo while ap-
pearing only to create an inter
Allied general staff, with Foch as 9
member.
The French general was in real
ity the whole of that staff. 1t occa-
sions no surprise that the purpose
of Lloyd George and Clemenceau is
disclosed, now that the possibility Of
defeat will make the British public
accept a French general without
protest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10

1 feel that every man in this COM
munity, irerspectiv Of his interests
or occupation, should lend his un-
selfish support to the movement that
has been inaugurated to bring about
the awakening to the needs and de-
cided benefit of greater production
of livestock and farm products. Far
more can be accomplished by con-
certed action than by individual ef-
fort, and | am heartily in favor OF
the organization of strong breed
ers' and seed growers association
in, this county, was the expression
of w. B. Johnson when the subject
OF greater and better production
was broached to him.
Il do not pose as farmer of wide
experience who is in position to
give helpful advice along the most
approved and practical methods for
my land holdings are limited and my
actual experience is also limited,
he continued. "As is well known,
my profession is the practice of law,
but as before stated, | feel that ev-
erybody should take an active part
in the furtherance of the interests
OF this movement and stand willing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10

to do anything in my power to aug
ment it.
During the conversation, even
though Mr.. Johnson, in a modest
way, stated that the relation OF his
agricultural experiences would be
OF no particular benefit, the Ard
moreite representative CLEANED much
that will bear passing on.
Garden Proved Profitable
One instance in particular i'm
pressed the interviewer as present
ing an example OF thrift and intel
ligent effort that can be followed
to excellent advantage by many 9TH
ers who have the same resources
that a Mr.. Hunter had who at one
time was tenant of Mr.. Johnson.
This man had only forty acres in
cultivation to work.. but work it he
did, and the results were most graft
flying and profitable. When the con-
tract was made, the renter asked Mr..
Johnson how much land he would
allow him for garden purposes and
the reply was to the effect that he
could devote to that purpose all he
wanted to. The renter forthwith put
in about four acres in his garden
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10

contends that the children, realizing
the obligation to make good in abb
solute ownership will work with
more interest and with far better re-
suits than when working simply as
help in the general family produc-
ton. A working force OF the boys
and girls of the county will produce
wonders. The girls should not be
overlooked for they appreciate the
feeling OF independence as much as
the boys and are equally capable of
entering into any enterprise with as
much enthusiasm as they are. II they
do not take to hogs or calves, they
might be made an allotment OF chick
ems as their own.
When Mr.. Johnson was young
boy on the farm, his father gave him
few pigs as his very own and he
entered into the task OF maturing
them with the same vim as the av-
erage boy would. He realized that
he was going to make for himself
something from his own efforts and
it was not long, by trading the bar
rows to his father for the sows of
the herd that he owned every hog on
the place. Later his desire to go
even farther suggested the thought
that he could make money by pro-
curing young calves and feeding
them over the winter. He was en-
couraged in this by his father also
and the result was that he set out
with a determination that brought
results. The calves were bought at
good bargains and he started i'll at
once TO care for them with the in
terest OF ownership. In those days
the farm was not equipped with the
present-day improved machinery and
appliances but he brought an ordin-
ary hatchet into play i'll choppins
up the corn and feed for the calves
that. could not eat the same feed as
the older cattle, and you can rest
assured that this tedious job of chop
ping was done in far better spirit
and more genuine interest than ii
he had done it for his father along
with the other general duties inn
posed upon him. That he made good
on the calf undertaking goes with
out saying. 1t was all done through
the satisfied feeling of ownership and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10
Scientific Good Roads Improvement
Are Necessary For Service and Endurance

ton OF ticks from the county.
The eradication OF the cat
tick is one OF the most nee
Sary and important movements con
fronting the county at the present
time he said when the subject was
mentioned" for the tick is most
costly and there is no reasonable
excuse for their existence. want
to see the county cleaned entirely
from this pest and hope THAT II
will be accomplished before many
months go by Public sentiment 5
rapidly demanding it and the ones
that are diScouraging ii are few and
far between. The county now has
about fifty-four watts already CON
structed and plans are now on loot
to bring this up to seVcnty-two. the
necessary number to take care 81
the dipping OF the entire county.
Most OF our ncighboring counties
have already been declared against
the ticks and il surely bchooveS rs
both for the benefit oi the shipper
of this county to oct III this same
class at the earliest possible moment
and the general condition of the
cattle that are kept within our bord-
ers."
Mr.. Whitson lives on small farm
near Ardmore where he makes ii
point to raise diversified crop along
with garden products chickens, hogs
and cattle at least Tor the family
use. He contends that farmer is
not farmer who does not raise
practically everythin" thai his fam
ilv needs for food. While his farm
| is small and his operations along
those lines are naturally limited. his
advocacy OF the better things Tor he
farm is by n omeanS gauged by the
extent OF his individual activities.
81 want to see every boy and girl
/ in the county interested in the ralS-
ing OF pigs and baby beef and | am
particularly glad to see the move
ment now on loot for a boys and
girls PIG club. 1t is incumbent on
every parent to give them every en-
couragement in this movement for
the organized effort OF our boys
and girls is one that can be brought
to point of production that per-
mits of no estimate. The mere
thought Of them accomplishing
something for themselves inspires
them with enthusiasm that can not
possibly be experienced by the older
people. 1t gives them a feeling or
ownership and lays the foundation
for a better and more serious work
ing force for coming generations.
AS the twig is bent can not be
more forcibly and practically ap-
Piled than in a movement OF this
nature. Give the boys and girls a
chance to do something ror thcm
selves and place them on the road 10
independence at the time when rhey
will be called upon to take up the
reins OF management tor them
selves
Mr.. Whitson is an enthusiastic
supporter OF the movement for Il
Carter County Live Stock breeders
and Seed Growers Association and
can be depended on to do everything
in his power to bring about an or
ganization that will bring this coun-
tv up among the foremost in live
stock and agricultural products o.
the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10
FIELD CENSOR TO
APPROVE AMERICAN
PRESS DISPATCHES

Washington, Nov. 9.-All Amer
ican press dispatches from the west
ern front hereafter will come
through direct when passed by the
field censor, without being diverted
for further censorship. Heretofore.
whenever such dispatches referred
to troops other than American, they
had to pass through the press bu-
reau at London. often occasionIng
hours OF delay.
Secretary Daniels announced to-
day that. through the efforts OF Vice
Admiral Sims. and Lieut. Comman-
der George Barr Baker the London
censor has ust ordered that mes
sage. without exception, from
American correspondents in France
bearing the pass word OF the field
censor shall be transmitted without
further censoring or diversion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10

In the early days when cattle
we're grazed on the range there
were practically no efforts exer-
cised to prevent disease and M
stances where cattle were treated
for specific maladies were seldom
known. Cows and calves were
left pretty much to take care OF
themselves. The feed problem
was principally a matter OF the
condition OF the grass on the
range.
The wonderful evolution OF the
cattle business during the past
twenty-five years has wrought in
novations with which the success
ful cattlemen has OF necessity had
to keep pace. Good pastures are
still pertinent factor i'll the feed
proposition, but the most pro
gressive cattle raiserS are striv-
ing for better quality in their
1erds-quality which justfies the
combination OF feed and pasture
in finishing cattle for the market.
This is justified by prevailing
market prices. The same condi-
lion has been responsible for the
Preservation of animals by disease
preventatives. The loss OF cali
from herd OF a few hundred head
is proportionately greater than
that sustained by the loss of a
dozen or more in the old days
when vaccine and disease pre-
ventatives were unknown. Now
many Affections may not only
be prevented, but the desirable
development OF cattle may be ia
cilitated by the use OF aggressive
vaccine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10

individual gain from his own efforts.
He stated that ii he had the means
nothing would give him greater
pleasure than to start the boys and
girls of the county on various enter
prisos in order to stimulate them to
greater efforts and at the same time
greater production for the country
as a whole when it SO much needed.
He advocates giving the boys and
girls every possible chance and this
encouragement should come from
the parents wherever possible. They
are the ones that will assume the re-
sponsibilties later on and their edu-
cation can not be inaugurated amy
too soon.
As in all other movements that
have tendency to further the in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-10
Healthy Growth of Livestock Increases Financial Returns
Disease Prime Factor in Success Of Stockmen

,ercsts of the community OF which
he is a part, Mr., Johnson is deeply
interested in the success OF the cant
paign for better and more livestock
and farm products as well as the es-
tabliShmcnt OF the most practicaland
approved methods. In the face OF
the great risk that conironts this ma
ton as the store house and market
place for the whole world for years
even after the war is ended and the
rcadjustment of the conditions OF
the peopel of all nations sets in it Is
incumbent on us all to do our ut
most to cooperate TO the fullest eX-
tent for greater production. The
time has come for preparedness
along these lines and for the great
est possible effort, and the people OF
the United States will be found equal
TO the task.