Page used pioneering advertising and marketing techniques to grow his business, and was eventually recognized as the largest calfskin dealer in the world.

In keeping with the Republican Party's "Mountain Rule," Page did not run for reelection to a second term and returned to his business interests.

Based in Hyde Park, Page's enterprise grew until it was recognized as the largest calfskin dealer in the world.

[1] During the American Civil War, Confederate forces carried out an attack in northern Vermont, the St. Albans Raid.

[2] As part of the state's response to the October 1864 attack, the militia expanded to carry out home guard duties.

[3] Page, who had previously registered for the draft, worked throughout November and December to raise a company for the Vermont Militia's 4th Regiment.

During his term, the office of Governor of Vermont was empowered to appoint judges of all city and municipal courts, and legislation was enacted providing for secret ballots in elections.

Page easily defeated the token Democratic candidate, Vernon A. Bullard; he was reelected in 1910 and 1916 and served from October 21, 1908, to March 3, 1923.