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Speaking of breakfast, the President inaugurated a new custom -- that of conducting business at the breakfast table.

The word was that this too was part of an economy move on his part.

A new bill had been passed under Harding that designated the Government, rather than the President, as the tab-lifter for official meals.

So the President would make a hearty breakfast official by inviting Government officials to attend.