June 1, 1905
A judge ruled that auto license plates in Missouri were valid only for the jurisdiction where they were purchased. Therefore, motorists must purchase a new license for each and every county they passed through.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
Related Posts
June 9, 1928
30,000 people and 4,000 automobiles were on hand for the dedication of the new Champ Clark Bridge at Louisiana, MO.
June 5, 1822
On this date Samuel T. Hawken arrived in St. Louis to begin making his famous Hawken's Rifles—the favorite of mountain men and pioneers.
June 4, 1924
Actor Dennis Weaver was born in Joplin. He appeared in the CBS Western Gunsmoke and starred the NBC police drama McCloud, among other roles.