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Out from the College and Station -Centre his work and his 

 personality pervaded the State and even played their part in the 

 life and progress of the nation. In the most material way the 

 resources of the State were in far degree developed by that which 

 came forth from his brain and hand. 



It was his custom to go ceaselessly about the State, and his 

 visits to communities and clubs were a vigorous campaign of 

 scientific truth. Thus not only were great and continuous material 

 results achieved, but, as well, a singular personal influence was 

 created and wrought widely for good. Like Dr. Cook, he became 

 widely known throughout the State, and throughout his wide 

 acquaintance his character and work were a strong influence for 

 the general good. It is difficult to measure the reach of such a 

 life, but it is safe to say that there are few men in the life of 

 the State who have been more warmly regarded, more surely 

 trusted and more plainly followed than he. This singular hold 

 upon the people and service of them was recognized in many 

 appointments by the State itself and by organizations within its 

 bounds. Such official places were not only the consequence of 

 the unusual activities and acceptance, but the vantage point for 

 still more effective work for the public good. Thus he was 

 President of the State Board of Agriculture for many years,, 

 and frequently served on boards and commissions charged with 

 the care of related interests. His counsel was always sought and 

 respected ; he it was who largely shaped policies, formulated 

 plans and guided the movements of such enterprise. 



It is plain that in all this distinguished relation to the State 

 he was standing in high connection with general scientific move- 

 ments and with the welfare of the world at large. He was a 

 student, and the products of his scholarly thought and research 

 were the enrichment of the worldwide field of learning. He 

 was the author of books which became conspicuous promoters of 

 the cause he represented and authorities in their special lines. In 

 1902 he received the Nichols Research Medal for the best paper 

 containing results of chemical research submitted to the Ameri- 

 can Chemical Society Journal. He was a member of various 

 learned societies, and read papers before them, both in this land 



