Scan of newspaper clipping, Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 20, 1911: "MORE BEER, LESS "COLLAR" Serving Short Measure is Made Criminal Offense Munich. Wednesday. April 12. Serving short measure in beer and the deception of the public by tilling steins" and' "seidels" with froth so as to form what Is popularly known as a "collar." has just been Judged an offense punishable by Imprisonment by the criminal court here. The tenant of a gigantic beer house, who was charged with defrauding the public In this way, was sentenced to six weeks In jail and a fine of $750. and five of his waiters to terms of from one to three weeks in jail. Evidence showed that it has become customary to serve glasses of beer In which the liquor did not reach the legally stamped mark Indicating the proper measure, the drinking vessels being tilled with froth. Public indignation led to the suit, which was instituted by several custtomers.
"More Beer, Less Collar"
In 1911, the Richmond Times-Dispatch shared reports of German beer sellers facing jail time for underfilling glasses below the legally stamped pour line.
Court considers the act "deception of the public."
