Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-25
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE!

wsrr1No rHr FyBri the most prolific cause Of dis
ease and death known 70 humanity II almost sur,
to bring M a cold aud colds reelected and often wher
not neglected, lesd TO fsvers to coughs and 10 IA
oonsumpuons l. isin recognition ofhs truth that tn,
inventive talent of the country has for years been dev
sing met4od or attempting 20 devise 1t, for keep
ing The feet dry and yet that should give inounvon
I fence 70 che wearer, Rubber shoes ia one form o.
smother have hithe been our reliance but IL vel
known o. among their many evils. that wAie they kaet
the feet dry from external moisture, they sweat them
much. and br thus inducing undue tenderness
increase susoepubi1 20 colds rather tsan oih-faise
They are ALSO c-nooftome t1 the fe,t and whal nee
vrr expensive The demand Is for something that shall
mase the orduaf, Boot fnd Shoe mpetvious to water
vi-tou affecting their elegance or durability ana II pos
sihe witho adding s,nsbl, to the OF their manu-
faoture These II will be- conceded most important
features and oonscientousv affirm that they are ab-
suutely attained in the invention herewith pretCuted to
the public
Tie invention consists in inserting between the inner
and sole, when the boot is making, thin METAL
cPfArE, exceedingly ductie, combining heaiby with
touphuess very light and every way adapted 90 The end
dcsr'd, while the additional expense s merely nominal
10 furthes perfect bar Ter against the adn stion n
dampnoss though the feet may be exposed ever
30 long u . on wet payements damp ground.
20 ladies and children the metallic poLEs will be of
incal ulabe value, from their habits Of life and deli
cacy Of dress they particularly cap sed To- the long
train II IDS that attend upon Inadequate protection
the feet.
These soes have aready been tried by tho hes, Of all
tests ACTUAL rsR and the testimonials to their merits
freely preferred indicate that they be speedily and
universally adopted by tho public The Patent Metallic
leading BOOT and shoe Stores throughout the nil ed
States will suppant all forms Of 0yersh0es EXCEPT
possibly for deep mud or snow as they become known
Be sure to get them and take other. If your shoe
maker does not happen to have them he can procure
them without difficulty. u he will not then send your
self TO the inventor one dollar and thirty cents aud
tain six pair assorted sizes, with right 20 use which will
be promptly forwarded by mail express prepaid and
which be made up by any shoemaker in the country
Agencies will be established in every city and village and
supplied with shoes and proprietary stamps at schedu
prices, and liberal commission allowed on sales Also
General Agencies for states appointed application,
with proper testimonials to the inventor
SAMUEL SREIY
General Depot corner City Hall Place and Read
Street, New York.
TESTIMONIALS.
The Undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr. Seey g METALLIC SoIB
and find them edeotua preventive against
and the colds often taken from damp feet lost glad.
y do testify 10 the perfect eisieuoy Of their service
The Metallic Sole 10 not only grand contribution 10 IN
Of general health but positive latur obyisting
all necessity Of India Rubber shoes EXCEPT In muddy
weather d u ordinary dampness and even water upon
pnvements is completely foed Of its power Of harm bv
this most simple and useful invention. No one who has
once used them will ever be without them again. as thew
increase the cost Of boots and shoes by sum whish IA
scarcely worth naming and insure, posidvely dry feet
VIII oh is reckoned among the first conditions OF btah
and comfort We heartily commend the " Metallic Sole"
10 all the sensible
J. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor Central Cong, Church, BROOKLYN.
MARY A. FRENCH.
NEW YoRK, Dec, 1865
SAMUEL ]. SEELY, Efq
Dear Sr-ln reply. to your inquiries regarding your
patent Metallic Sole, take great pleasure in stating ha
had them put in pair Of fine calf skin boots which
wore the whole Of last winter 10 the streets Of
have had them half soled since and am wearing yc1r
Metallic Soes now with full intention nfUsr to he With
put them have not had wet damp foot during the
whole time have them. I pronounce them The
)est insoe yet made. am satisfied that no person hav
ng once worn them will do without them Wishing
ou the success you deserve for valuable an invention
or the preservation Of health, remain tiuly YOURS
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York
a. SAMUEL J. sEBLY
Dear sirl take great plea'ure in offering my tes,i
nony 70 the useiuness and comfort Of your pateut Me
allie Sole have used pair u boots FOR the past sew
'n months ernishtd win this Sole and feel no best,
lion in saying that have never worn hoes that c1n
durability. '"''' anu
EMMA ovERroN, Brooklyn, New York
5 j Sicily Eq:
Dear Hi-- answer 10 your request I an peased 10
STATE That have u4anr IA CONTAINING ,0,
metallic sole by machinery think them a superi 4 A.
hole for keeping the fee dry In man ia tufiuQ them
there sno trouble from cutting the thread when sewing
nor sny difficulty in putting them Ia the shoe
Respectfully yours,
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK.
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn ~ Y.
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