The Portland daily press., 1866-03-19

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Patent Metallic Sole,
A NEW INVENTION.


WErrNG THE FEET is the most prolific cause o.
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure to bring cold and colds, neglected, and often
when not neglected lead to vers OF to coughs and IA
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been devising some method, attempting to devise
give Inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber Shoes in
one form or another, hare hitherto been reliance
but 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 suscepie eity to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
Is for something that shall make tile ordinary Boot
and Shoe impervious water, without affecting their
ing sensbly the cost of their manufacture. These
it will be conceded, are most important features,
and we conscientioasly affirm that they are absolute
ly attained IN the invention herewith presented to
the public. i siH 65s fi.I f-7.afl-T -tfEa
The invention consists in inserting between the in
er and outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
METALIc PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
hexibility with toughness, very light, and every way
adapted to the end desired, wile the additional
rier against the admission of wet dampness though
feet may be exposed ever so long upon wet pave
ments or damp ground. rs Is sa2 mad ~
To ladies and children the MErAL1c SoLFs will be
OF ncalculabie value. from their habits of life and
decacy Of dress they are particularly exposed to the
long ran OF Ills that attend upon an inadequate pro-
These Soles have already been tried by the best of
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits, freely pr0fered indicate that they must be
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 viii supplant all
forms of oyershoes 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
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 shoe maker in the country
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 on
wi pF'pst sAMGEG j. E as inventor
Gsnesal T Depot corner City Hall Place and Read
TESTIMONIALS.
Tie undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr. Seey's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them an efectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds SO often taken from damp
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 fied 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
ncr ase the cost of boots and shoes by sum which is
scarcely worth naming, and insure positively dryfeet,
winch Is reckoned among the first conditions of health
and Comfort. We heartily commend the "Metaliic
Sole" to all the sensible. .sef 03l as
tofE .tgiulE1 y. CLEMENT FRENCH,
10 sHrs Pastor Central Cong Church, Brooklyn,
sss aiaii9 b.ss- 1o af MARY A. FRENCH.
slf New YORK, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, ESD: 81 ~
Dear SiT-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 fsoled since
and am wearing your Metallic Soles now, with full in
tenton NEVER to be without them. ri 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 for valuable invention tor the preserva
ton of health, s remain ruly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-1 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 worn shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities OF
NE EMMA oevEikb:ToN, Brooklyn, New York.
S. j. SEELY, ESQ.,: w.
Dear Sir--In answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoe containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
perior article for keeping the feet dry In manutac-
turing them there is no trouble from cutting the
thread when sewing, nor any difficulty in putting
them in the shoe. Respectfully YOURS
~ fsirs, SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,+ E
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 15-d3m. t.Itt rr9