The Portland daily press., 1866-04-17
Miscellaneous.
TAKE CARE OF. YOUR LIFE
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Patent Metallic Sole.
A NEW INVENTION.

WErrING THE FEET is the most prollhc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure bring cold; aud colds, neglected. and often
when not neglected lead to fevers to coughs and
tai consumpions. 1t is In recognition Of this truth
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been devising some method, attempting to devise
it. for keeping the feet dry and yet that should ho
give inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber SHOES, N
form another, have hitherto been our reliance
but well KNOWN as among their many eV nisture
while they keep the feet dry from external moisce
they sweat them over much, and by LINUS m y. d
undue tenderness increase susceputy W 40
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome 70
tha fact and withai are very expensive. The demand
Is for something that shall make the oIGay !I;
and Shoe impervious to watI' wi 1aiSi ;tInni add
ing sensbly to the cost OF their manuacture Ihese,
it will be conceded are most important ieatures'
and we conscientiously affirm that they are absolute
ly attained in the invention herewith presented TO
the public. .. -, +,o 10
or and outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
METALLIC PLATE, exceedingly ductile, comDlnlng
exbility 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
To ladies' and Children the metallic SoLEs will be
of incaIcuabIe value as from their habits OF life and
decacy of dress they are 70
These Scies have already been tried by the best Of
merits, freely proered, indicate that they must be
speedily and universally adopted by the public. The
Patent Metallic soed Boots and Shoes are beng m
throughout the United States, and will suppant all
forms Of overshoes except possibly for deep mud or
pen to have them he can procure them without dif-
hculty If he viii not then send yourself to the in
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 county
Agencies will 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 ior tb
SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
street, New York. q eli6ltf1
III TESTIMONIALS rTH7
The undersigned have for the past six months worn
feet Most gladly do testify the perfect ecien
cy of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause Of general health,
but a POSITIVE LUXURY, obyiatng all necessity OF
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. AN
is completely foied 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
scarcely worth naming andinsure, positively, dry feet
which is reckoned among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallic
j. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor csR MzR Gon K f fREseR Brooklyn
GKA qJTS50si a NEW YORK, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, Esq., l-i7p'l dos T. 'l't,t
Dear Sr-In reply to your inquiries regarding your
patent 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. 1 have not had
wet or damp loot 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 valuable invention for the preserva
ton of health, 80 b remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY: - 9sGng5Ed 81 ID
Dear Sir-I tale great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfortof 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 never worn shoes
that combined SO perfectly the desirable qualities OF
of'ns'' EMMA en- 1a' ovGkroN Brooklyn, New York
s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,: 80 =
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 manutae
turing them there is no trouble from cutting the
thread when sewing, nor any difficulty in putting
them in the shoe. Respectfully yours,
ID ff h5i SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK, -a.
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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