Goldsboro Weekly Argus, North Carolina, March 29, 1900

This is to certify that ….. has been licensed to lie from ….. day of  ….. 19.. to  ….. day of  ….. 19.. he being a duly qualified liar, having passed a most rigid examination by the Ancient, Reckless and Independent Order of Deceivers or Liars Union, and after having successfully passed the required examination, we do hereby grant him this license.