Delmar Hatesohl Collection, Author describes establishment of the Missouri Ruralist Shield to recognize students outstanding in agricultural journalism at the University of Missouri. Recalls establishment of an agricultural journalism course which students took in 1912, 1913. Charles Ross of the School of Journalism developed and taught it Emphasizes the value and potential of this field of instruction. "We are looking forward to the time when each farmer student will recognize that an ability to express himself in writing is as important as expression in public speaking." (pp. 205, 220).
