They generally favored the use of government power to improve public morality favoring, for instance, strict prohibition, banning cigarettes, and restricting dancing.

Ward was known for his strict enforcement of saloon regulations, which he considered a better alternative than strict prohibition.

When the pedestrian heaven was reopened new rules were put in place, such as a strict prohibition on standing in the street or dancing.

No raising agent may be used due to the strict prohibition of even the appearance of a leavening effect.

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