Gail Borden, Jr., formerly of Texas, but now of this city, to whom was granted a Council Medal at the World's Fair of 1851, for his celebrated meat biscuit, has taken measures to secure a patent ...

Founded by Gail Borden, Jr., Borden’s most notable achievements include introducing the country to condensed milk, glass milk bottles and Elsie, the company’s iconic “spokescow” who debuted in 1936.