The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-10
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE.


wETrING THE FEET is the most prolific cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
to bring cold; aud colds neglected, and often
when not neglected lead to fevers or to coughs and IA
tai consumptions. 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent of the country has for
been devising some method, attempting to devise
for keeping the feet dry and yet that should not
give Inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber shoes, in
form another, have hitherto been 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 suscep ility to colds
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome to
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe impervious to water, without affecting their
elegance OF durability, and il possible, without add
ing sensbly 10 the cost OF their manufacture These
it will be conceded, are most important features,
and conscientiously affirm that they absolute
y attained in the invention herewith presented to
| the public.
The invention consists in inserting between the in
er ana outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
exibility with oughness, very light and every way
adapted to the end desired, willie the additional ex-
Is merely rely n0ma It furnishes perfect bar
the feet may be exposed ever long upon wet pave
ments or damp ground.
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
of incalcuable value from their habits of life and
deicaey of DRESS they particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon inadequate pro-
lection to the feet.
THESE Soles have already been tried by the best of
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
norris freely protfered indicate thai 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 suppant 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
culty. If he will not then send yourself to the in
ventor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain SIX
pair assorted sizes, with right to use, which will be
promptly forwarded by express prepaid, and which
can be made up by any shoemaker in the country
Agencies win be established in every city and village
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed on
application, wi proper testimonials to the inventor.
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 an effectual preventive against
dampness, and tine colds so often taken from damp
feet. Most gladly do testify the perfect ecien-
cy of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only
but POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity of
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary dampnsss, and even water upon payements,
Is completely foiled 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, as they
incre the cost of boots and shoes by sum which Is
scarcely worth naming and insure positively dry feet
which reekoned among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metaliic
j. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
MARY A. FRENCH.
NEW York, Dec, 1866.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sr--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 winter in the wet
streets of Albany have had them half soled SINCE
and am wearing Your 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 no person having once worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve for valuable invention for the preserva-
ton of health, l remain truly YOURS
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
MR.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-l tale 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 OvEkToN, Brooklyn, New York.
8. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, 1 am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoe> containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
herior article for keeping the feet dry In manuac-
turing them there is no trouble from cutting the
thread when sewing, nor any difficulty IA putting
them in the shoe. Respectfully yours,
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
:, Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 19-dSm.