The Portland daily press., 1866-05-08
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE.
Patent Metallic Sole,


wETTNG THE FEET is the most prol1hc cause of
disease and death known to humanity. 1T is almost
sure to bring cold; aud colds neglected, and often
when not neglected. lead to evers or to coughs and ia
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been devising some method, attempting to devise
it, for keeping the feet dry and yet that should not
give inconvenience to the wearer Rubber shoes, in
form another have hitherto been 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
undue tenderness increase suscepti ity to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet and withal are very expensive The demand
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe impervious watr, without affecting their
elegance durability, and, If possible, without add
ing sensiby 10 the cost OF their manufacture These
it will be conceded, most important features,
and conscientiously affirm that they absolute
" attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public. IA ET
The invention consists in inserting between the in
er ana outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
fexbility with toughness, very light, and every way
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 long upon wet pave
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
of incalculable value, as 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 Sole have already been tried by the best OF
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits, freely proered, 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 Staes and will supplant all
forms of overshOes, except possibly for deep mud
snow, as they become known. Be sure to get them
and take other. If your shoemaker does not hap
iicuty If he viii 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
be made by shoemaker in the cOuQtrV.-
AGENCIES will be established in every city and village
and supplied with Soles and proprietary stamps, at
schedule prices and hneral commission allowed
sales. Also General Agencies for States appointed
application, wi proper tesm1nials to the inventor
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
street, New York.
TESTIMONIALS.
TIE undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them effectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds SO often taken from damp
feet. Most gladly do testify the perfect efcien
cy Of their service. The Metallic Sole is not onlya
grand contribution to the OF general health,
but q 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, they
increase the cost of boots and shoes by which is
which is reckoned among the first conditions of health
and comfort We heartily commend the "Metalic
Sole TO all the sensible.
j. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
MARY A. FRENCH.
New YORK, Dec, 1865.
SAMUEL j. SEELy, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In 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 1 the whole of last winter in the wet
streets of Albany have had them half soled since,
and am wearing our Metallic Scles 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.
l am satisfied that person having once worn them
will do without Them Wishing you the success you
deserve tor valuable invention or 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
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
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 Overflow, Brooklyn, New York.
S. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
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 fol- 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
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mar 19-d3m,