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 May 12, 1922:

MARSHALL WRECKING COMPANY, 103 E. Main St., can furnish parts for 79 and 69 Overland models and Studebaker 4 cylinder and Hupmobile 20 model. Have good used tires and tubes 33×4 and 32×3 1-2. Also have used Ford runabout for sale. Phone 15.

FOR SALE — Cabbage and Tomato Plants at 15c a dozen. I have moved from East Main Street to opposite Marshall cemetery. Frank Kerkoven, Phone 335-J.

NOTICE — The Boudreau Millinery Store will have a complete line of Ladies’ and Missies’ Coats, Suits, and Dresses for sale Friday, May 12th. Come in and see them.

FOR SALE — House on West Main Street. Easy terms, no cash required. Rene Cattoor.

FARM FOR SALE — 160 acres, well improved, well fenced; one of the best farms in Lyon County. 3 miles west of Lynd. Inquire of Frank Greve, Lynd, Minn.

LAWN MOWERS Sharpened and repaired at Gits & Gits Blacksmith Shop.

GOOD PASTURE with running water. 11 miles southeast of Marshall in Amiret Township. Phone 15-F-20. William Stoks.

FOR SALE — Plastering sand and gravel. $2.50 per one and one-half yards, delivered in Marshall. Merrill Moore, Phone 4-F-5.

BABY CHICKS — 5 varieties, winter layers. Hens with chicks if desired. Hatching eggs also for sale. Mrs. John M. Hollo.

FOR SALE — 14 ton of Hay on southeast quarter of Section 29, Island Lake Township. Inquire of Gus Vergote, Marshall.

FOR SALE — A number of pieces of furniture. May be seen at 404 Redwood St. Must be sold at once. Phone 125 or write to Jack Whitney, Marshall, Minn.

The photograph featured this week from the Lyon County Museum’s collection shows staff members in the News-Messenger office. They are identified as Jack Whitney, Dale Simon, Addie L. Orr, Ina Lindsley, Robert D. Baldwin, and J.W. Whitney.

Happy Mother’s Day! The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is a nonprofit, member-supported organization. LCHS operates the Lyon County Museum at 301 West Lyon Street in Marshall. The Lyon County Museum is open year-round to visitors. To contact us, visit our website: www.lyoncomuseum.org, call: 507-537-6580, email: director@lyoncomuseum.org, or on our Facebook page.