The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-03
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE:
Patent Metallic Sole.
A NEW INVENTION.

wErrINa THE FEET is the most prol1hc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t IS almost
to bring cold; aud colds, neglected, and often
when not neglected lead to evers or to coughs and ia
tai consumptions. 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent OF the country has or years
it, for keeping the feet dry, and yet that should not
give Inconvenience to the wearer Rubber shoes, IN
one form or another, haze hitherto been our reliance
but it is well KNOWN among their many evils that
while they keep the feet dry from external MOISTURE
they sweat them over much, and by thus inducing
an undue tenderness increase ility to colds
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome to
the feet and withal are very expensive The demand
and Shoe impervious to watr without affecting their
elegance durability, and ii possible, without add
ing sensbly the cost of their manufacture These,
it will be conceded, are most important features
and conscentiously affirm that they are absolute
ly attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public.
The invention consists in inserting between the in
and outer sole, when the boot is making. q thin
metallic PLATE, exceedingly ductlle, combining
fexibty with toughness, very light, and every way
adapted to the end desired while the additional ex
pense is merely nominal 1t furnishes perfect BAR
rer against the admission of wet dampness, though
the feet may be exposed ever so long upon wet pave
ments. or damp ground
To ladies and children the METALLIC SoIEs viii be
of incalcuable value from their habits of life and
decacy of dress, they particularly exposed to the
long train ills that attend upon an inadequate pro-
THESE Soes have already been tried by the best of
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits freely proifered indicate that they must be
Patent Metallic Soled Boots and Shoes are being in
troduced into the leading Boot and Shoe Stores
throughout the United States, and will supplant all
forms of overshoes, except possibly for deep mud or
snow, as they become known Be sure to get them
and take no other If your shoemaker does not hap
pen to have them, he can procure them without diff
fculty If he will not then send yourself to the IN
ventor dollar and thirty cents, and obtain SIX
pair assorted sizes, with right to se which will be
promptly forwarded by express prepaid, and which
can be made up by any shoemaker in the country
Agencies will be established in every city and village
6xxfIC fla and
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed on
application wi proper tsstH9n,s SELF e Ens 1nVen'0f
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
street. New York.
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.: Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them efectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds so often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do testify TO the perfect ecien-
CIV of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only a
grand contribution to the cause OF general health,
but POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity OF
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary dampness, and even water upon pavements
is completely oled of its power of harm by this most
simple anG useful invention. No one who has once
used them will ever be without them again. as they
ncre the cost of boots and shoes by which is
scarcely worth naming and insure dry feet
which reckoned among the first conditions Of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallic
Sole" to all the sensible.
Pastor Central Cong Church, Brooklyn,
s k MARY A. FRENCH.
NEW YORK, Dec, 1855.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, Esq:
Dear Sir-In reply to your inquiries regarding your
patert Metallic Sole take great pleasure in stating
that had them put in pair of fine calf skin boots,
which wore the whole of last winter in the wet
streets Of Albany. have had them half soled since,
and wearing your Metallic Soles now, with full in
tention NEVER to be without them. have not had
wet damp foot during the whole time have worn
them. pronounce them the best insole yet made.
am satisfied that no person having once worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve fol- valuable an invention for the preserva
ton of health, I remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-I tahe great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
emit Metallic Sole. have used pair Of boots for the
past seven months furnished with this Sole and feel
no hesitation in saying that have worn shoes
that combined SO perfectly the desirable qualities OF
dryness and durability.
EMMA OvERTON, Brooklyn, New York.
S. j. SEELY, ESQ.,: -s-s.>.a ,,-,,..sy
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, am pleased |
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
perior article for keeping the feet dry. In manuiac
turing them there is trouble from cutting the |
thread when sewing nor any difficulty in putting |
them in the shoe. Respectfully yours
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 19-d3m.