The Portland daily press., 1866-06-21
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE
SEEIY'S
Patent Metallic Sole.
A NEW INVENTION.

WETTING THE FEET is the most prolific cause OF
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
when o Lad 70 wers o consbs and "a
tai consumptions. 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent OF the country has for years
been devising some method or attempting to devise
it, for keeping the feet dry, and yet that should not
give inconvenience to the Rubber shoes, in
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
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet and withal are very expensive. The demand
for that shall make the ordinary Boot
elegance durability, and, If possible, without add
ing sensiby to the cost of their manufacture. These
it will be conceded, are most important features
and we conscientously 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
adapted to the end desired, while the additional
pense is merely nominal. 1t furnishes perfect bar
rer against the admission Of wet dampness, though
the feet may be exposed ever long upon wet pave
ments or damp ground.
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
of incalculabe value. from their habits Of life and
delicacY 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 proffered, indicate thai fey must be
Patent Metallic Soled Boots and Shoes are being in
troduced into the leading Boot and Shoe Stores
forms Of overshoes 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
culty. If he will not, then send yourself to the in
ventor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain
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
Agencies win be established in every city and village
and nd vIff SnlnQ and arinf0 Gfa
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed
application wi proper tss%9nias to the inventor
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them efectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds so often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do testify the perfect elicen
cy of their service The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause OF general health,
but POSITIVE LUxURf, 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 who has once
used them will ever be without them again, as they
Increase the cost of boots and shoes by which Is
scarcely worth naming and insure positively dry feet
which is reckoned among the first conditions health
and 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 Sr-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. Ihave had them half soled snce
and am wearing your Metallic Soles now with full in
tention NEVER to be without them. 1 have not had
wet or damp loot during the whole time have
them. pronounce them the best insole yet made. |
am satisfied that no person having worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve tor valuable invention for the preserva-
ton of health, l remain truly YOURS
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
MR.. SAMUEL j. SEELY: |
Dear Sir-I taLe great pleasure in offering nv |
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
emit 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.,:
Dear Sir-ln answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes CONTAINING
your Metallic Sole by machinery think them SUI.
perior article for keeping the feet dry1n manutac-
turing them there is no trouble<1l6m cutting the
thread when sewing, nor-dxay difficulty in putting
them IN the silte. Respectfully yours,
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, NY.
Mar. 20-d3m.