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IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Voi,. XXVIII, 1921 
but today the class room is practically the only contact. There 
were many occasions in recent years as Junior Dean, where Doc- 
tor Stanton had occasion to know the inner feelings of many stu- 
dents who came to see him and talk over their many difficulties. 
I am sure the good wholesome advice given has made many a 
student feel his own responsibility as a student and for the good 
of all. Doctor Stanton had many warm friends in the college 
community and the state. Many a time I have gone to him to talk 
over some difficulties and with an open heart and mind he express- 
ed himself freely and feelingly on the subject in hand. He 
was always sincere and when he gave his word yes or no, it 
meant that he would abide by his decisions. Doctor Stanton was 
loyal to his friends. No one could say he ever betrayed them and 
this is the test of real friendship. 
Doctor Stanton was naturally conservative, not only in a 
business way, but in educational matters as well. The old method 
looked good to him until new ideas had proven their worth. 
The recent war weighed on him in many ways; the responsi- 
bility of looking after the welfare of the student body, especially 
during the influenza epidemic, made inroads on his physical 
strength. I wonder how many realized this responsibility? Anx- 
ious parents, not knowing conditions sometimes, were critical and 
a sensitive man like Doctor Stanton took to heart some of these 
ill timed remarks which undermined his health and I think it was 
never quite the same later. Whatever may be said, he did the work 
before him in a conscientious way, with the feeling that he did his 
best. 
In the passing of Doctor Stanton, Iowa State College has lost 
a true friend and a many sided man, who has left his impress for 
a good wholesome life. He has left his impression on the many 
whose privilege it was to hear his kindly voice and feel his kindly 
handshake. His educational work is his monument, and grateful 
CO workers, students and friends will cherish his memory as long 
as industrial education is a part of this commonwealth. 
E. H. Pammdl. 
