Mo. Rev. Stat. § 96.300
The mayor and board of aldermen of cities of the third class in this state may acquire property for homes for orphan children and the children of indigent parents, by gift, and may improve and maintain the same as such public institutions.
(RSMo 1939 § 9658, A.L. 1975 H.B. 398)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 14121; 1919 § 1125