Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-08-17
TO ALI. THE WORLD WHO USE
LEATHER ~ ANY FORM.
OIL OF TANNIN,
OR, LEATHER RESToRER
A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.

ME OST PEOPLE know, that Skins and
IVh hdes are converted into iedthtr by the
use Of Tannin extracted from certain barks, sc
! When the force and strength Of the Tannn
is worn out leather becomes dedd, hd,d, dyy,
britti6, erackfd, cOpcTcd cith a crust, Sc
| rms ALL K.NOIT 10 restore then hfe,
S0ffHeSs, mOistncss, Strength, smOOthneSs,
and remove all crust, fly, or blistcr--reStOre
tie taHnin. This substance the leather never
can receive the second time but the whole
rUtueS Of il are in this article, the OH. OF
/ TANNlN-which penetrates The slillest and
hardest leather, if il has been twenty years in
use [; and if it tears easily with the fingers, it
imparis at once a strength that is utterly in-
credible until seen. IL becomes like ne,D
leather, in all respects, with delightful soft
ness aud polish and makes all leather complete
Iy and perfectly imperri0uS To water--par-
ticuarly boots, shoes, carriage tops, harness,
hose, trunks, and in fact all things mode Of
feather, giving splendid polish, even higher
than new leather has, and at least d0ubiing lis
wear and durability, in whatever manner the
leather is used. THESE ARE FACTS.
| TO cnnyince oC their truth, any man try ing
the article and not finding j, so, shall have his
money again. Remember that this is serious
aud true.
II
have believed the wonderful effects Of this oil
upon leather without seeing it, and we ask not
for the credulity ofthe community till they have
seen, and then, we know that they must knO,o
these TO be facts. Directions for use, with each
bottle. Patent leather and It's polish yesl0rad by
this oil.
! Corns cannot long exist where this is used for
boots and shoes, il keeps the leather so soft
! LEATHER cannot decay, or crack mould or
blister, during the coiHmon age of man, so far as
we can Judge by experience, If this oil is proper
! Iy used
| LADIES' shoes Of the finest kinds, are beau
LIED and rendered waterproof by il and so
are the shoes or boots Of all others who use it.
Danish then, all India rubber, or other over
shoes. and use this oil. The proprietors will
warrant, that if leather is first soaked in this OIL
and then made into 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 a boot shall wear dOubie
| the time of lis mate that is not prepared.
/ Now. if these things are true. the discovery
| is OF infinite value to the world. Tu is not
true, it is the easiest thing in the world TO prove
it, without cost. Who then will refuse tia ;
4 Those who will may wear old shoes, groan
with corns, ride with old carriage tops have Old
harness. and throw them away ha,f used-look
/ f thy themselves, and all about them-c cxpend
double what is necessary for articles Of leather,
to their hearts's content, for what we care, If
their prejudlccs are so strong, they will not try
a new discovery. We have no lavors to ask Of
them, they are the greatest sufferers, and we
beg for nobody's custom or patronage Now,
gentlemen, plelse yourselves.
II iU + None genuine unless with the FAC sne
! signature of CONSrOCK 4 CO.,
| Wholesale Druggists, Il Courlandt- N. Y
| For sac by X J. TAYLOR, Agent, New
port, X. |. May %.