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 Feb. 16, 1917:

FOR SALE — Five-room cottage on choice corner lot; close in. inquire of George Mellenthin, Route 3, Telephone No. 6-F-120.

OWING to the increased cost of milk and cream containers, we are obliged to charge 2 cents for the quart size instead of 1c as in the past. And at this price, we will money ahead if people will bring their own bottles or can for milk and cream. The Marshall Creamery.

FARMERS MEETING — The Lyon County Farmers Association’s Annual meeting will be held at the Court House in Marshall on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1917, one o’clock p.m. L.A. Wewetzer, Sec’y.

FOR SALE — A six-room partly modern house; heat and light. Inquire of L. Boudreau, 423 North Fifth St.

WANTED — A trailer for my Ford car. E.D. Kidder, Marshall, Minn.

FRESH FROZEN FISH for sale — Wallace Goodrich; next to Central Hotel.

IMPROVED FARM FOR RENT — Ready for crop; new frame house. None but first class renter need apply. 422 No. Sixth St., Phone 388.

WE PAY CASH for scrap Iron and all kinds of Metal, Rubber, Rags, Paper and magazines. We always pay the highest market prices. L. Wiener, Marshall, Minn.; next to Hamilton’s Barn, at Main St. bridge.

TWO FARMS FOR RENT — Improved and in good condition. Will rent on shares. Fred Adler, Marshall. Office over Lyon Co. Nat’l Bank.

BASKET SOCIAL at school house, District No. 94, 4 miles southwest of Marshall. Fine program consisting of short plays and instrumental music. Saturday evening, Feb. 17. Given by Farmers Club. Everyone invited.

The photograph featured this week show an image of a certificate in the Lyon County Museum’s collection. The certificate for perfect attendance for nine months was awarded to Ward Weidauer in 1924. Ward attended Lyon County School District No. 94.

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.