The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-01
Miscellaneous.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE.

SEELY'S
Patent Metallic Sole.
3 - A NEW INVENTION.
,.wErTINa 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 fevers or to coughs and IA
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been devising some method, attempting to devise
it, Tor keeping the feet dry, and yet that should not
give Inconvenience to the wearer Rubber shoes, in
one form or 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
an undue tenderness increase susceptibility to colds
rather than otherwise They are also cumbersome to
the feet and withal are very expensive The demand
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
and Shoe imperyiOus to water, without affecting their
elegance or 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 conscientousy affirm that they absolute
y attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public.
The invention consists in inserting between the in
er ana outer sole, when the boot is making thin
metallic PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
fexibity with toughness, very light, and every way
adapted to the end desired Willie the additional
pense Is merely nominal It furnishes perfect bar
the feet may be exposed ever SO long upon wet pavo
ments or damp ground.
To ladies and children the METALLIC SoLEs will be
OF ncalculabe value, from their habits Of life and
decacy OF Dress they particularly exposed to the
long train OF ills that attend upon inadequate pro-
These Soles have already been tried by the best of
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits freely protfered, indicate that they must be
speedily and universally adopted by the public The
Patent Metallic Soed Boots and Shoes are being in
troduced into the leading Boot and Shoe Stores
throughout the United States, and will supplant all
forms OF Overshoes, except possibly for deep mud
snow, as they become known. Be sure to get them
and take no other If your shoemaker does not hap
cny E f be ne o gan h pros Sn tne wtnoIt %
ventor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain six
pair, assorted sizes, with right to use, which will be
can be made up by any shoemaker in the country
Agencies viii be established In every city and village
and supplied with SQes and Proprietary stamps, at
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed OH
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed on
application, with proper testimonials to the inventor.
5.@ lit SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot, corner City Hall Place and Read
4o7saf TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them an effectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds SO often taken from damp
feet Most gladly do testify the perfect ecien-
cy of their service The Metallic Sole is not only
but POSITIVE LUXURY, Obviating all necessity of
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary d9mpness, and even water upon payements,
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. 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 of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the "Metallc
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 wore the whole of last winter in the wet
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 that person having once worn them
will do without them Wishing you the success you
deserve valuable invention tor the preserva-
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-I take great pleasure in offering my
testimony to the usefulness and comfort of your pat
ent Metallic Sole Lhave used pair of boots for the
no hesitation in saying that have never shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities OF
n''' EMMA EN- OVER o3EkfoN, 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. l think them SUI
perior article for keeping the feet dry In manuiac-
turing them there is no trouble from cutting the
thread when sewing, nor any difficulty ia putting
them in the shoe. Respectfully yours, m
41 asa, SEELEMAN PEARLBRO0K,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, Ny.
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