You’ve Come A (Really) Long Way, Baby!

In this presumably actual publication from 1943, a transportation magazine wrote a column on how to supervise women. Assuming that it is true, I can only say “You have come a long way, baby!” For example, the first piece of advice states: If you can get them, pick

young married women.

Another piece of advice: While there are exceptions, of course, to this rule, general experience indicates that “husky” girls — those who are just a little on the heavy side — are likely to be more even-tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.

Here’s another shocker: Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination — one covering female conditions

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