Waters resigned to become managing editor of the Weekly Kansas City Star.

Jardine achieved an outstanding reputation for his work in agricultural education that extended far beyond the borders of the state of Kansas.

On March 5, 1925, President Calvin Coolidge appointed him United States Secretary of Agriculture, a position he held for the next four years.

Jardine was appointed by the Kansas State Treasurer from October 2, 1933, and he took the oath the following day.

[4] Jardine was very active in education and government services until his death on January 17, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas.