The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-07
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE
A NEW INVENTION.

wErTING THE FEET is the most prohhc cause OF
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure bring cold aud colds, neglected. and often
when not neglected lead to vers or to coughs and IA
tai consumptions 1t is in recognition OF this truth
that the inventive talent Of the country mas for years
for keeping the feet dry, and yet that should not
give Inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber shoes, in
one form or 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
undue tenderness increase suscep1 flfty to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet and withal very expensive. The demand
for that shall make the BoGs
elegance durability, and possible, without add
ing sensbly TO the cost OF their manuacture Ihese
| it will be conceded, most important features,
and we conscentiously affirm that they are absolute
ly attained in the invention herewith presented to
| the public.
er ana outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
metallic PLATE, exceedingly ductle, combining
adapted to the end desired, while the additional ex-
pense is merely nominal. Itiurnshes perfect bar
rer against the admission of wet OF dampness though
the feet may be exposed ever 20 long upon wet pave
To ladies and Children the metallic SOILS viii be
of ncaeulabe value. as from their habits Oh ne ana
decacy Dress they particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon an inadequate pro-
lection to the feet
| tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits, freely nrofered, indicate thai they must be
=
Patent Metallic Soled Boots and Shoes are being in
| troduccd into the leading Boot and Shoe Stores
throughout the United States and will supplant all
| snow, as they become known. Be sure to get them
and take other IL your shoemaker does not hap
fculty. If he viii not tsn send yourself TO the in
ventor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain SIX
pair assorted sizes, with gnt 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
Schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales. Also General Agencies ior appointed on
application wi proper tsfRpnas 2 e Sae nsen'0r
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and BEAD
street. New York. sf
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have tor the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.: Seefy's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them effcctual preventive against
dampness, and tle colds SO often taken from damp
dc Is not
grand contribution to the cause OF general health
| but POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity OF
ordinary dampness, and even water upon pavements,
is completely ilcd Of its power of harm BY this most
simple and useful invention. No one who mas once oa
the cost Of boots and shoes by sum which q
scarcely worth naming, and dry teet
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallic
Sole" to all the sensible. ,,,,>,<,,
Pastor Central Cong. Church, Brooklyn,
MARY A. FRENCH.
~ ea NEW YORK, Dec, 1885.
SAMUEL j. SEELY, ESQ.,: isa}-
Dear Sir-In reply to your inquiries regarding your
patart 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 SINCE
and am wearing Your Metallic Soles 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
am satisfied tlat no person having once worn them
will Go without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve for valuable invenon Tor the preserva-
| ton of health / remain truly yours,
| SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY: g@uE
Dear Sir-I tale great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
emit Metallic Sole have used pair Of boots for the
past months furnished with this Sole, and feel
hesta ton in saying that have never worn shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities OF
80 EMMA ovEkToN, Brooklyn, New York.
| s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-in answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them SUI
perior article fol- keeping the feet dry In manufac
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. l9-d3m.