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 April 5, 1918:

FOR RENT — Store building on Second St., second door from the C. & N. W. Land office. Inquire of C.C. Johnson, Marshall.

FOR SALE — Buff Orpington cockerels. Jack Middleton, Marshall.

METHODIST CHURCH LADIES Aid society will have flower and food on the 29 and 30 of March at Chamberlain’s Store.

VOSE PIANO for sale: Inquire of Grace White, phone 113, Marshall.

WHY GO TO THE SPRINGS when you have the finest baths in the world right in your own city. Lady attendant for the ladies. Dr. R.H. Freese, Chiropractor. First Nat’l Bank Bldg. Phone 77 for appointment.

GIRL WANTED for general housekeeping. Inquire of Mrs. Harry Addison, phone 122.

BUY BONDS AND BUILD on two fine lots on Fourth street, in Riverside. Southeast facing on best home street in city. New buildings adjoining these lots. Will exchange for Liberty Bonds or sell on installments if taken at once. There are no more valuable lots in the city, according to location. Price for thirty days only, $250 each. Inquire at THE NEWS-MESSENGER.

GOOD SINGER SEWING Machine for sale at very reasonable price. Mrs. M.E. Blanchette, Marshall.

FOR SALE – Barn 12 x 16; 12-ft. posts, and mow. Good condition. One half block from Post office. Dr. C.E. Persons, Marshall.

REED BABY BUGGY and two-wheeled go-cart for sale. Mrs. Mary Willard, phone 485.

FOR SALE — BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW. Situated on a high and dry lot at 315 Walnut St., one of the most beautiful streets in the city. 5 blocks from the post office and one block from the City Park. This is generally admitted to be the handsomest residence in the City of Marshall. New and thoroughly modern; six rooms and bath, large lot with garden and small hen house. Must be seen to be appreciated. Call at once and look it over. M.T. Truman, Lock Box 224, Marshall, Minnesota.

The photograph featured this week from the Lyon County Museum’s collection is a postcard photograph featuring the City Park in Marshall. The City Park had been known as Whitney’s Grove. Later, the City Park was renamed to Liberty Park. House numbers in Marshall changed over time. There is no 315 Walnut Street today. If anyone has an idea what the house mentioned above is located at, please let me know.

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.