The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-11
Miscellaneous.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE

WETTING THE FEET is the most prollhc cause OF
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring cold; aud colds, neglected. and often
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 hare hitherto been our reliance
but it is well KNOWN among their many evils, that
while they keep the feet dry external moisture,
they sweat them over much, and by thus inducing
an undue tenderness increase suscepui 1ty to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet and withal very expensive. The demand
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe impervious watr without affecting their
elegance OF durability, and, II possible without add
ing sensibly to the cost Of their manufacture These,
it will 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
and 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 dampness, though
the feet may be exposed ever SO long upon wet
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
of incalculable value, from their habits of life and
elcaer of dress they are particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon an inadequate pro-
lection to the feet.
THESE Soles 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
Patent Metallic Soed 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
snow as they become Known BE sure to get them
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
and supplied with Soles and proprietary stamps, at
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed on
ss SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
street, New York. t
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have tor the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr. Seey's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them arrefectua preventive against
dampness, and the colds so often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do we testify TO the perfect ecien-
cy of their service. The Metallic Sole Is not only
grand contribution to the cause OF general health
but o POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity OF
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary dampness and even water upon pavements,
s completely fooled of its power Of harm by this most
simple and useful invention. No one who has once
used them will ever BIO without them again, as they
Increase the cost of boots and shoes by which e
scarcely worth naming, and insure positively dry feet
which is reckoned among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metale
S''0 - ~ j j. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
MARY A. FRENCH.
New YORK, Dec, 1866.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, Esq: T9
Dear Sir-1n 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 am wearing your Metallic Soles now with full in
tention NEVER to be without them l 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 tor valuable invention for the preserv-
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 seven months, furnished with this Sole and feel
no hesitation in saying that have never worn shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities OF
dryness and durability.
EMMA Overflow, Brooklyn, New York
s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-!n answer to your request, I am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
perior article tor keeping the feet dry. In manufac-
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.