The Portland daily press., 1866-05-11
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE.


WETTING THE FEET is the most prohhc cause OF
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring cold colds neglected. and often
when not neglected. lead to fevers to coughs and
tai 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent Of the country has years
been devising some method or attempting to devise
it, for keeping the feet dry, and yet that should not
give Inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber shoes, in
one form or another, have hitherto been reanee
but it is well KNOWN as 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 suscep ility to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet, and withal are very expensive The demand
Is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe impervious to watr without affecting their
elegance durability, and if possible, without add
ing sensbly TO the cost of their manufacture. These
II viii be conceded, are most important features
and conscientiously affirm that they absolute
ly attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public.
The invention consists in inserting between the in
er and outer sole, when the boot is making thin
metallic PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
fexbility with toughness, very light, and every way
pepse 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
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
of incalcuable value from their habits of life and
decacy of Dress they particularly exposed to the
long train of is that attend upon an adeq ate pro-
lection to the feet.
These Soes have already been tried by the best OF
merits, freely preferred indicate that they must be
speedily and universally adopted by the public. The
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
and take no other. If your shoemaker does not hap
pen to have them he can procure them without diff
suy be will mot send gS to the in
pair. assorted Sizes witt right to use, which will be
promptly forwarded by express prepaid, and which
Agencies win Be established in every city and village
and supplied with,Soles and proprietary stamps, at
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales. Also General Agencies for States appointed
t. = : RI = SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot corner City Hall Place and Read
TESTIMONIALS.
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them an efectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds so often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do we testify the perfect ecien
cy of their service The Metallic Sole is not only
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 and useful invention. No one who has once
used them will ever be without them again, they
ncrC the cost of boots and shoes by which is
scarcely worth naming and insure positively dry feet
which is reckoned the first conditions Of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallic
Sole" to all the sensible.
u. II,
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
MARY A. FRENCH.
"a NEW YoRK, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, ESQ.,: NfsA - * A--Aa
Dear Sir-In reply to your inquiries regarding your
patept Metallic Sole, take great pleasure in stating
that had them put in pair OF fine calf skin boots,
which wore the whole of last wiuter in the wet
streets of Albany have had them half soled since,
and wearing our Metallic Soles now, with full in
tention NEVER to be without them. have not had
wet or damp foot during the whole time have worn
them. pronounce them the best insole yet made.
am satisfied that person having once worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve tor valuable invention for the preserva-
ton of health ] remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERsoN. Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY: nm as5rs ! nil All
Dear SirI tale great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulne and comfort of your pat
ent Metallic Sole. have used pair of boots for the
past 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. "a
EMMA Overflow, Brooklyn, NewYo
s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoe. containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
perior article for keeping the feet dry In manutac-
turing them there is no 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. "a %