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Revision as of 00:39, 10 December 2014 by imported>Zigzig20s (Reply to comment: it is hard to find much about him, because they are such a private family)
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William W. Cargill
- ... that William W. Cargill founded Cargill, the largest privately-held company in the US?
- Reviewed: The Partisans (sculpture)
Created by Edwardx (talk), Nsteffel (talk), Zigzig20s (talk). Nominated by Edwardx (talk) at 00:41, 23 November 2014 (UTC).
- This article meets WP criteria for a new creation. It is long enough, neutral and has sources cited with in-line citations. The hook is interesting, but currently does not have an in-line citation. The nominee has done a QPQ.
Although the hook is accurate, I am concerned that the article does not have enough discussion to show how the company founded by Cargill became the largest private company in the world. It was a relatively small company when the founder died in the early 20th Century. I think it should discuss the early expansions begun by William and his brothers and how the Cargills and their in-laws (the MacMillans) maintained ownership through the years. Further work on this is likely to yield a better quality hook. Bruin2 (talk) 00:28, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
- Reply to Comment: I think this should be about William w. Cargill, not other people or the company (which would be off topic). However, some expansion about what specific role he played in building the company would be good. The truth is it is hard to find much about him, because they are such a private family (and company). I wonder if he has ever written anything about agriculture or business?Zigzig20s (talk) 00:39, 10 December 2014 (UTC)