Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 208, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 September 1918 — McADOO STOPS A LA CARTE DINNERS IN DINING CARS. [ARTICLE]

McADOO STOPS A LA CARTE DINNERS IN DINING CARS.

Washington, Sept. 9.—A la carte lunches and dinners on dining cars will be abandoned after Oct. 1, Director General McAdoo announced today, and table d’hote meals of not more than four courses substituted, with the charge limited to $1 except on a few through trains, where $1.25 will be charged. Breakfast will be served a la carte, with a restricted menu. The purpose, the announcement said, 4s to economize and put meals within the reach of the most moderate puree, increase the capacity of dining cars, save labor, and conserve food.