Stage Line-Norther-Chewing gum to western front

By STEVE HATHCOCK

Steve Hathcock has an extensive background in historical preservation and writing focused on South Texas. He has served as Chairman of the Cameron County Historical Commission for two terms and Vice Chair for two terms, having been a member since 2004. He is also a founding member of the Historical Foundation of South Padre Island and will serve an active role in presenting the history of South Padre Island in the foundation’s new museum, opening sometime in late spring/early summer 2025. Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley.

Norther Blows Through Point Isabel

Sunday’s blizzard seems to have been cyclonic at many points. It was a very ugly wind when it reached here, and it looked as if it might have been a worn-out cyclone. The bar was so rough the steamer Bessie did not leave until Tuesday morning. Again. Last night we had another northern and today is quite cool, but the sun is now siding. We have had a good deal of sickness ever since the severe weather. (The Daily Herald (Brownsville, Texas) Feb. 16, 1894)

Stage Line-Norther-Chewing gum to western front
$350,000 worth of chewing gum — 57 million pieces — has been ordered of a New York firm for the use of British soldiers in France. Chew when the dawn is breaking. Chew when the shadows fall.” (San Benito Light, July 26, 1918)

Rio Grande Mail Stage Line Connecting Brownsville, White Ranch and Clarksville Leaves Brownsville every morning at 8:30, going through to White Ranch in four hours. Dash connecting with the railroad for Brazil. Santiago. Returning leaves White Ranch every morning on the arrival of the cars from Brother Santiago, going through to Brownsville in four hours. James Houston, agent. At Millers Hotel, Brownsville. Each. Baker, agent at Brazos Santiago and White Ranch. (The Daily Ranchero (Brownsville, Texas) Feb. 13, 1867)