The Portland daily press., 1866-05-30
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE
A NEW INVENTION.

WETTIEG THE FEET Is the most pfollnc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring on colds aud colds neglected, and often
when not neglected. lead to evers to coughs and ia
tai consumptons 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been deviSng some method, or attempting to devise
it, tor keeping the feet dry and yet that should not
give inconvenience to the wearcr. Rubber Shoes in
one form another have hitherto been our reliance
but it is well known, 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 suseepi ilty to colds
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome to
the feet, and wtha are very expensive. The demand
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe mperyi!Gas to watt without affecting Their
ing sensiby 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
Tie invention consists in inserting between the in
er and outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
METALLIC PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
hexibity 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
ments or damp ground. .,lvf
To ladies and children the METALLIC SoLEs will be
of incaleulable value from their habits of life and
decacy of dress they particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon 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 protfered, indicate that they must be
speedily and universally adopted by the public The
Patent Metallic Soled Boots and Shoes being in
troduced into the leading Boot and Shoe Stores
throughout the United States and viii suppant all
forms of 0yershoes, 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 df-
fculty. 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
application with proper testimonials to the inventor.
SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
street. New York.
/ f.D;I b TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them etfectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds often taken from damp
cy Of their service The Metallic Sole is not only a
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 foed 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
the cost of boots and shoes by sum which is
scarcely worth naming, positively dry feet,
which is reckoned among the first conditions Of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallic
Sole" to all the sensible.
j.. CLEMENT FRESCH,
Pastor Central Cong Church, Brooklyn,
- ~ ssS. MARY A. FRENCH. 90
s. = ~ ~ s9 NEW York, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, Esq.,:
Dear Sir-ln 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 l 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. 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 worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve tor valuable invention tor the preserva
ton of health, / remain truly yours, .
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York
MR.. SAMUEL j. SEELY
Dear Sir-I tahe great pleasure in offering my
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 SO perfectly the desirable qualities OF
dryness and durability.
EMMA OVERTON, Brooklyn, New York.
S. j. SEELY, ESQ.,: q
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
peror article for keeping the feet dry. In manuac-
turing them there is no trouble from cutting the
thread when sewing, nor any difficulty in putting
them in the shoe. Respectfully yours, Ii
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 19-d3m. ~