Fargo


William George, 1818–81, U.S. businessman: pioneered in express shipping and banking.
a city in SE North Dakota.
Contemporary Examples

In North Dakota, Women Who Had the Choice to Abort Winston Ross March 28, 2013
The One Woman Screwing Up North Dakota’s Plan to End Abortion Winston Ross March 28, 2013
Veterans Waiting Even Longer for Benefits, Especially in Big Cities Aaron Glantz August 28, 2012
Ed Koch Michael Tomasky January 31, 2013
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest Rich Goldstein August 24, 2014

Historical Examples

Kastle Krags Absalom Martin
North Dakota Various
Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men Various
North Dakota Various
The Express Companies of the United States Bert Benedict

noun
William. 1818–81, US businessman: founded (1852) with Henry Wells the express mail service Wells, Fargo and Company

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