Women Drivers
During the formative years of driving, many believed that women were worse drivers than men. The Women's Safe Driving School worked hard to debunk these thoughts. In fact, one newspaper article in Baron's scrapbooks mentions how the women of the Safe Driving School made higher marks on the driving tests than men did who were given the same tests. Where women scored in the 90's many men scored in the 80's or lower. Other articles mention that women are more attentive, responsible drivers, while men tend towards reckless, selfish driving.
"St. Louis Oddites"
A newspaper artwork showing the “St. Louis Number One Woman Driver” Mrs. Lillian LaGarce.
"These Women"
Comic about women parking.
"Here and There"
This newspaper clipping discusses a list of “failings” related to women drivers. It criticizes the list offering insight as to the absurdity of Mr. Burrus’s opinions.
Article addressing the dangers of driving with a hat on.
"Strange As It Seems"
This piece speaks on some interesting facts, one of which is about Mrs. Edward Thurtell who had driven for 30 years by the time of publication and had never had an accident.
"Women Drivers in Ancient Rome"
This newspaper clipping compares drivers discrimination against women at the time to cart driving women in Ancient Rome sharing how men tend to think women drive badly when in all actuality men are in more accidents comparatively.
Unlicensed Backseat Driving
A woman inquires about a license for backseat driving.
"Mini's Lower Accident Rate"
This article clipping speaks on how miniskirts coming into the market resulted in a lower driving accident rate compared to maxi styles and bell-bottoms.
Men Drivers
Five Common Faults of Men Drivers
This clipping list five bad habits men exhibit when driving.
"Women Drivers"
A wife notes how men are always thinking about women.
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