The Portland daily press., 1866-05-29
Miscellaneous.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE.
A NEW INVENTION.

A NEW INVENTION.
WETTING THE FEET is the most prolltc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring on cold aud colds, neglected and often
when not neglected lead to fevers to coughs and ia
tai consumptiOns. 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent of the country has for
been devlslng some method, 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 reliance
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 susceptibility to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet, and witha are very expensive. The demand
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe mpervious to water without affecting their
elegance OF durability, and, If possible, without add
ing sensibly 10 the cost of their manufacture. These
and we conscientiously affirm that they absolute
ly 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
metallic PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
hexbility 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 or dampness though
the feet may be exposed ever so long upon wet pave
ments OF damp ground
TO ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
OF incalcuable value as from their habits of life and
dehcacy OF Dress they particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon an inadequate
lection to the feet.
These Soes have already been tried by the best of
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits freely preferred indicate that they must be
speedily and universally adopted by the public. The
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
icuty II he will not then send yourself to the in
pair assorted sizes, with right to use, which will be
promptly forwarded by express prepaid, and which
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 for States appointed
application, with proper testimonials to the inventor.
SAMUEL j. SEELY,
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.. Seey's METALLIC
SOLE and find them eflectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds SO often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do testify the perfect efcien-
cy of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause OF general health
but a POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity OF
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather All
ordinary dampness and even water upon pavements,
is completely oiled of its power of harm by this most
used them will ever be without them again, they
the cost of boots and shoes by sum which is
which reckoned among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the f'Metalc
Sole" to all the sensible.
j. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
MARY A. FRENCH.
NEW YORK, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, Esq:
Dear Sir-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 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
1 am satisfied that no person having once worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve valuable an invention tor the preserva
ton of health, remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
MR.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-I take great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
ent Metallic Sole have used pair of boots for the
past months, furnished with this Sole, and feel
hesitation in saying that have never worn shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities OF
- ''' EMMA oVEkToN, Brooklyn, New York.
S. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, I 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 manutac
turing them there is trouble from cutting the
thread when sowing, any difficulty In putting
them in the SHOE. Respectfully yours
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 19-d3m. efr-