The Portland daily press., 1866-04-19

wErrIsG THE FEET is the most prohnc cause o
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almos
sure bring cold; aud colds, neglected. and Otter
when not neglected lead to levers to coughs and h
tai consumpuons 1t is in recognition of this trutl
that the inventive talent Of the country has for years
been deyising some method, attempting to devise
IT. for keeping the feet dry, and yet that should no
one form or another have hitherto been our romance
but 1t Is well known, as among their many evils Una
while they keep the feet dry from externai moisture
they sweat them over much, and by thus inducing
undue tenderness increase susceptibility 10 coas
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome
tas r somenp that shan make the ordinary Boo
and Shoe impervious to wat, without ahectlng thell
elegance durability, and, possible, without ADJ
ing sensiby to the cost OF their manufacture Ihese
SC win be conceded, are most important features
and we conscientiousy affirm that they are absolute
Iy attained in the invention herewith presented t
TIE invention consists in inserting between the in
er and outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
METALIo Plate exceedingly dacn o c0 0arS 1n
adapted to the end desired, while the additional ex
pense is merely nominal 1t furnishes perfect bar
the feet may be exposed ever long upon wet pave
ments or damp ground aas. e,ls. :. J.,
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs VIII De
of incaculabe yaue as from their habits of life and
decaey of Dress they particularly exposed to the
long train ills that attend upon an inadequate pro-
These SoIes have already been tried by the best
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits freely protfered, indicate that they must be
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
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 prosae tne Mi n he d
xentor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain SIX
pair assorted sizes, with right to use, which viii be
dc By tSs sna Hacn
Agencies viii Be established in everycity and village
and supplied with Soles and proprietary stamps at
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed on
application wi proper tssmGnais s u Ene nVen'0n
q General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
street. New York.
TESTIMONIALS.
Boots and Shoes POSSESSING Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE and find them an effectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds 80 often taken from damp
cy Of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the eause Of general health,
but gosIIyE LUxUnY, Obyat2s an Necessity Gt
ordinary dampness and even water upon paVements,
is completely foiled of its power of harm By this most
nsea Them viii ever be Without them asn as they
increase the cost of boots and shoes by sum which Is
scarcely worth naming and insure positively cry feet
and comfort. We heartily commend the 'tMetallie
Sole' to all the sensible. sd -, Ia
iDloaJ ls8 o j. CLEMENT FRENCH {
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
.,,.r-aa d MARY A. FRENCH. :. /
SAMUEL j. srrLY, Esq..sfrg' N' D'''' '''''
Dear Sir-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 soled SINCE
and am wearing yonr Metallic Soles with full in
tention NEVER to be without them. II have not had
a wet OF damp foot during the whole time have worn
them.s 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 valuable invention Tor the preserva-
tionof health, EeF lremain iruly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:E NJ = - SR
Dear Sir1 take great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
ent Metallic Sole. have used peir Of boots for the
past seven months furnished with this Sole, and feel
hesitation in saying that have never worn shoes
that combined SO perfectly the desirable qualities OF
-'' "''' EMMA ovEkToN, Brooklyn, New York.
s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,: t,ss n & Ia s.sfl.-.aI II
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
peror 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,
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. -d3m.Is SEgAG III .