The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-20
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE,
SEELY'S
Patent Metallic Sole.
A NEW INVENTION.


wHrrrNa THE FEET Is the most prolific cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring cold and colds, neglected and often
tai oonsump tions. It Is in recognition Of this truth
that the inventive talent Of the country has for
been devsing some method, or attempting to devise
give Inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber shoes, IN
one form another hare hitherto been reliance
whiia they keep the iset dry from external moisture,
they sweat them over much, and by thus inducing
an undue tenderness increase suscep ility to colds
the feet, and withal are very expensive The demand
ID for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe mPeryious to watr without affecting their
ing sensiby to thecost Of their manufacture These,
1t will be conceded, are most important features,
and we conscientously affirm that they absolute
" attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public. -
er and outer sole, when the boot Is making. thin
METALIc PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
fexfbiity with toughness very light, and every way
adapted to the end desired while the additional ex
pense is merely nominal. 1t furnishes perfect bar
rier against the admission of wet dampness, though
the fest may be exposed ever SO long uponwet pave
10 ladies and Children the metallic soLEs viii be
Of ncaculabe value, as from their habits of life and
deeacy Of dress they are particularly exposed to the
These soies have already been tried by the best Of
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits, freely proered, indicate that they must be
speedily anduniyeTsaIly 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 win supplant all
forms overshoes, except possibly Tor deep mud or
ohs II
pen to have them, he can procure them without diff
fculty. If he win 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 ,Gp BY any ~ IN the
and supplied with Soles and proprietary stamps, at
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
spplication vi nroper testimoniaIs to te inyentor
Iis1 3ssy yslzg ~ iss'll@ SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
-, TESTIMONIALS. 80
TIE undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes Possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them an efsctual preventive against
feet Most gladly do we testify TO the perfect ocien
cyof their service The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause Of general health,
India Rubber shoes, except In muddy weather. An
ordinary dampness, and even water upon pavements,
simple and useful invention. No one who has once
used them will ever be without them again. as they
inert the cost Of boots and shoes by which IS
which reckoned among the first conditions Of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the stNetallic
.l-e j. CLEMENT FRENCH,
10 1e7A II s7 MARY A. FRENCH. ~
o irl8r3t o. ha'l3- NEW YORK, Dec, 1866.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, ESQ.,: 7ai 9-3 u s7sr I
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 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 80 valuable invention for the preserva
ton Of health, remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON Contractor, New York
Dear Sir-I tale great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
ent Metallic Sole. I 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
or'n''' E%S4 fad dareSskk o1EkroN Brooklyn New York.
s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-1n answer to your request, I am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them su-
perior article for 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,
-, T. SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK, ryv
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N Y.
Mar. 1B-d3m.