For this column, I often share social news or the gossip columns from the old newspapers. The social news is always fascinating to read and a lot can be learned of local people and events from the communities in Lyon County. For this article, I’m going to share the classifieds from one of the newspapers. The classifieds are interesting to read as well. Here are a few from the News-Messenger of Lyon County on July 29, 1921:

FOR RENT – Meat market at Lynd at very reasonable rent. Inquire of Jorgenson Brothers, Marshall, Minnesota.

FOR SALE – Dodge touring car, 1918 model, just overhauled – Cheap. E.H. Musch, Marshall, Minnesota.

GRAIN HAULING – Large Auto Truck and driver for hauling grain, 45c per ton per mile. Also expressing and draying. Phone 529.

FOR SALE – 1919 Chevrolet, Bargain. Mrs. E. Maertens, Ghent.

FOR SALE – Residence with four acres of ground. Modern barn, room for four horses and six cows. Garage, big chicken coop and fruit orchard. Soft water well pays for itself. May take in small residence in town in trade. Call or phone 295, Richard De Meyer, 318 East Main St.

VERY DESIRABLE LOT For Sale, Cor. Marshall and Seventh Streets. Franklin Edwards, Phone 354.

BOARD AND ROOM – $6.50 per week; meals 35c and up. 702 W. Lyon St. Phone 529.

FOR SALE – FOUR-ROOM HOUSE with large barn and chicken house. Will sell or trade on auto or other valuable property. Inquire of Viggo Peterson, So. Sixth St., Marshall.

WANTED TO RENT – 160 acre farm on share rent. Inquire at Marshall State Bank.

The photograph featured this week from the Lyon County Museum’s collection is 3rd Street in Marshall taken in the late 1920s. The Marshall State Bank (later was named Western State Bank) was located where The Gambler is today.

The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is a non-profit, member-supported organization. LCHS operates the Lyon County Museum at 301 W Lyon St in Marshall. The Lyon County Museum is open to visitors. To contact us, visit our website: www.lyoncomuseum.org, call: 507-537-6580, email: director@lyoncomuseum.org, or on our Facebook page.