Rural School Messenger [1915-1920 Issues] [Planning, Building, Operating a Rural School]

Kirksville, Missouri: First District Normal School, 1915. Green hardcover, gilt lettering on spine. Bound copies of The Rural School Messenger magazine [Kirksville, MO.] in the binding: January 1915 - March 1920, in green buckram binding. Gilt lettering on spine. Issues: For 1915: January 15; February 15; March-April; May; September; October; November-December. For 1916: January; February; March-April; September; October; November; December. For 1917: January-February; March-April; September; November. For 1918: January; March; September; November. For 1919: January; March; September; October 23, 1919 and October 24, 1919. For 1920: January; March. Condition of binding: Some wear, scattered discoloration spots/rubbing, light shelving wear; lightly age darken (darker at spine). Endpapers: Writing on first pastedown endpaper; old signature of previous owner and embossed name/university on first free endpaper (same embossment on rear free endpaper). Previous owner's embossed/blind stamping on p. 37 of February 1917 issue; lightly toned, scattered signs of old moisture stains/minor foxing; few pencil notations in March 1920 issue; bottom corner missing on p. 136; else overall magazines are Very Good. Book covers developing/managing a rural school: gardening, agriculture, farm management, best crops, health ideas, games for children, theatrical play (costumes, scenery, stage, makeup), medical, school room layouts, heating, teaching equipment, water supply, mental deficiency, infectious diseases, building a sanitary toilet, etc. Very insightful, educational - a wealth of information (great for country/rural schools, home schoolers, educators, and parents of school children). Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Hard Cover. Very Good.