Missouri Dumb Laws
- 2009-04-24
- Dumb Laws
In Merryville women are prohibited from wearing corsets because “the privilege of admiring the curvaceous, unencumbered body of a young woman should not be denied to the normal, red-blooded American male.”
Excelsior Springs: Hard objects may not be thrown by hand.
Excelsior Springs: Worrying squirrels is not tolerated.
Kansas City: Minors are not allowed to purchase cap pistols, however they may buy shotguns freely.
Kansas City: Installation of bathtubs with four legs resembling animal paws is prohibited.
Marceline: Minors can buy rolling paper and tobacco but not lighters.
Marquette: It is illegal for more than four unrelated persons to occupy the same dwelling (The Brothel Law).
Mole: Frightening a baby is in violation of the law.
Natchez: It shall be unlawful to provide beer or other intoxicants to elephants.
Purdy: Dancing is strictly prohibited.
St. Louis: A milk man may not run while on duty.
University City: Four women may not rent an apartment together.
