The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-13
Miscellaneous.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE
A NEW INVENTION


WErTING THE FEET is the most prolihc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring cold aud colds, neglected. and often
wi Is in " recoon of s truth
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been devsing 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
form another, have hitherto been our reiance
but it is well known as among tneir many eVns, Inat
while they keep the feet dry from external moisture,
they sweat them over much, anu Nby thus inducing
undue tenderness increase sscepd iity to colds
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome to
the feet and withai 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 sensibly to the cost OF their manufacture These
it will be conceded, are most important features,
and we conscientiously affirm that they are 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
fexblity with toughness, very light, and every way
adapted to the end desired while the additional ex-
rer against the admission of wet or 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
decag of dress they are particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon inadequate
lection to the feet.
THESE Soes have already been tried by the best OF
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
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
snow, as they become known. Be sure to get them
and take other. If your shoemaker does not hap
pen to have them he can procure them without Diff
ficulty. 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
acxxrfIh o otal,ti had
and supplied with Soles and proprietary stamps, at
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales. Also General Agencies Tor States appointed on
application wi proper testimonials to the inventor
SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot corner City Hall Place and Read
street, New York.
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have tor the past six months
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, 4nd lind them efiectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds so often taken from damp
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 POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity of
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary dampness, and even water upon pavements,
is completely foled 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
Increase the cost Of boots and shoes by sum which is
scarcely worth naming and insure positively, dry feet
which is reckoned among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallic
- 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
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. have not had
wet or damp foot during the whole time have
| 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 or the preserva
| ton of health, remain truly yours,
| SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
MR.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-I taAe 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
no hesitation in saying that have worn shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities OF
| dryness and durability.
EMMA OvEkToN, Brooklyn, New York.
| s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
| Dear Sir-In answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them
perior article fol keeping the feet dry In manutac-
turing them there Is 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-d3m.