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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryMarch 31, 1918

Americans set their clocks ahead an hour for the first time. “Daylight Savings Will Aid our War Gardens” predicted the Wells Fargo Messenger magazine, and published artist Edward Hopper's illustration of an employee digging into the war effort.
Painting of man working with hoe in garden. His Wells Fargo hat lies on ground. In background are woman and girl, picket fence and houses. Artist's name E. Hopper lettered in lower right.

A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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