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When Californians sought to honor San Francisco businessman William Ralston by naming a new city after him, he humbly refused, believing himself to be undeserving of such an accolade. Consequently, they chose to recognize his modesty by naming the city Modesto, California.

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When Californians sought to honor San Francisco businessman William Ralston by naming a new city after him, he humbly refused, believing himself to be undeserving of such an accolade. Consequently, they chose to recognize his modesty by naming the city Modesto, California.

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