Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-29
OIL OF TANNEN.
OR, LEATHER RESToRER.
A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.

Va OST PEOPLE know, that skins anc
4'n hides are converted into ieather by the
use of Tannin extracted from certain barks, sc
\ When the force and strength of the Tannir
Is worn out, leather becomes dedd, hart, drY
bTiHie, erdckcd, cOpcred tpith crust, Sc
/ rms NIL R.NDW 10 restore then hfe,
SGft,esS, mOtSiHcSS, Srugh, SmO0thnfsS,
and remove all crust, fly, or blister resi0,c
tie tannin, This substance The leather never
can receive the second time bat the whole
rirtues Of II are in this article, the OH. or
\ |ANNlN-which lpenetratrs tho slle.t and
hardest leather, il it has been twenty years in
use and if 1t tears easily with the fingers, it
Impnrts al once strength that is utterly in
credible until seen. IL becomes lie near
Iir0hT, IN all respects, with delightful soft
ness aud polish and makes all leather cam iete-
~ and perfectly mpUriOu, to water-par.
tculary boots, shoes, carriage tops, harness.
hose, trunks, and in fact all things n,ade Of
feather, giving splendid polish, even highor
than new leather has, aud at least doubiing its
wear and durability, in whatever manner the
leather is used.-rlIESE ARE FACTS.
To convince oC their truth, any man tr, ing
the article and not finding il so, shall have his
money again. Remember that this is serious
aud true.
We have TO say it, for we would never
have believed The wonderful effects of this oil
upon leather without seeing it. and we ask not
for the crcduIity ofihe community iiI they have
seen, and then, we know that they must kno,c
these TO be facts. Directions for use, with each
bottle. Patent leather aud lis polish restored by
this oil.
Corns caanot long exist where this is used for
boots aud shoes, i, keeps the leather so soft
LEATHER cannot decay, or crack mould or
blister, during the common age Of man. 50 Gar as
we can Judge by experience, If this oil is proper
~ used.
LADIES' shoes Of the finest kinds, are beau
he'd and rendered wafer proof by ii and so
are the shoes or boots of all others who use il
Danish then, all India rubber, or other over
shoes, and use this oil. The propretors will
warrant, that If leather is first soaked in this OIL
aud then made INTO IL boot, and that boot sunk
three months IN water, not one drop of wet or
moisture can ever enter the boot unless it runs
over the top and such boot shall wear doubIe
the time Of It's mate that is not 50 prepared
Now, If these things are ttruc. the discovery
Is Of infinite value to the world. Ift is not
true, it is the easiest thing in the world to prove
1t, without cost. Who then will refuse a lia
Those who will may wear old shoes, groan
with corns, ride with old carriage tops have old
harness, aud throw them away ha,f used-look
ithy themselves, and all about them-expend
double what ls necessary for articles Of leather,
to their heartS's content, for what we care. If
their preudces are so strong they will not try
new discovery. We have no f,vors to ask of
them, they are the greatest suderors, and we
beg for nOb0dy's custom or patronage. Now,
gentlemen, please yourselves.
H. None genuine unless with the fac similc
signature Of COMSrOCK & CO.,
Wholesale Druggists, 2i Courtlandt-st., NY.
For sale by X J. TAYLOR, Agent, New
port, X. |. May 25.