Mo. Rev. Stat. § 180.090
All necessary expenses of stationery, lights, postage, fuel and keeping the library clean and in order, shall be allowed the librarian, and paid out of the general contingent fund.
(RSMo 1939 § 14722, A.L. 1945 p. 1129 §14720)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 13422; 1919 § 7165; 1909 § 8161