Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 177, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1913 — Woman Runs a "Diner.” [ARTICLE]

Woman Runs a "Diner.”

The woman station agent has long ceased to be a novelty. She is a permanent and valuable fixture in many Communities. Each day, however, we hear of some decided innovation. To Miss Carrie Benton of Cincinnati belongs the unique distinction of being the first woman placed in charge of a dining car in the United States. Miss Benton makes a round trip every day. She entered the employ of the dining car service in a station restaurant. After gaining a knowledge of the culinary art. Miss Benton made her first run. The innovation of placing a woman on a dining car was watched with Interest by the leading American railways. The success of the experiment was recognized from the outset—Robert D. Helnl, in Leslie's. s