Page replied that he would be glad to have Mr.Archbold call upon him.

The two men were brought together by friendly intermediaries in a neutral place; but the great oil magnate's explanation of his iniquities did not satisfy Page.

The November, 1908, issue of the magazine contained, in one section, an interesting chapter by Mr.Rockefeller, describing the early days of the Standard Oil Company, and, in another, ten columns by Page, discussing the Archbold disclosures in language that was discriminating and well tempered, but not at all complimentary to Mr.Archbold or to the Standard Oil Company.
Occasionally Page was summoned for services of a public character.

Thus President Roosevelt, whose friendship he had enjoyed for many years, asked him to serve upon his Country Life Commission--a group of men called by the President to study ways of improving the surroundings and extending the opportunities of American farmers.

Page's interest in Negro education led to his appointment to the Jeanes Board.