You cannot buy ice cream after 6 PM without a doctor's note.

The Law

During the temperance movement, some moral reformers viewed sugary treats like ice cream sundaes as frivolous, decadent, and a gateway to sinful behavior if consumed late at night. Newark responded with an ordinance restricting evening ice cream sales to those who could present a legitimate medical prescription, viewing the cold treat as an occasional soothe for a sore throat rather than a dessert.