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 2, 1920:

STRAYED FROM FAIR GROUNDS — June 22, grey mare, blind in left eye. Finder please notify N.A. McDaniel, Central Hotel, Marshall, Minn.

FOR SALE — Oak buffet, 10ft. dining table and chairs, several rockers, two dressers, one bed with Waysagless springs and good mattress, and other household articles. Base burner in perfect condition, and Round Oak heater. Call at Congregational Parsonage.

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

FOR SALE — A Deering binder, McCormick mower, Janesville gang plow, all nearly new. A bargain. See Edgar Rivard.

LOST — Alligator purse containing change, May 28 on Redwood St., between Second and Sixth. Finder keep change and return purse to this office.

STRAYED — Last week Thursday, a large Persian cat, deep cream color. Liberal reward for his return. Mrs. Ward Akester.

FARM FOR SALE — SW 1-4 section 29, Lynd Twp., 3 mi. from Lynd. Well improved; one of best farms in Lyon county. Must be sold by Sept. 1st. Particulars furnished by Frank Greve, administrator, Lynd, Minn.

FOR SALE — Ford truck, 1919 model, with 3-in-1 combination body, worm drive. Price $650.00. Also eight sheep and three lambs. Wm. N. McBeth, Tracy, Minn.

HOUSE FOR SALE — Leaving town, and offer our 14-room house at bargain if taken soon. Room rent will pay for the property. Also lots ready for building. 702 W. Lyon St.

THE LITTLE EXPERT Trouble Locator and Auto Lock finds spark plug trouble immediately and makes your car safe from theft. Attaches to plugs. Simple and easy to install. For sale at Manhattan Oil Co. by Fred Bamford, Agent, Marshall.

The photograph featured this week from the Lyon County Museum’s collection shows the Manhattan Gas Station in Marshall, circa 1920. The steeple of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the old Lyon Street school building can be seen in the background.

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.