Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-30
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE!

"A EA@Nf ~ A-AN AACANs
WErrrNo rHs FsEr is the mos, prolific cause Of dis
and death known to humanity. It's almost sure
% bring cold and colds neglected and often when
not neglected, lead fsvers or TO coughs and 10 "a al
consumpuons. II Is u recognition this truth that the
inventive talent Of the country has Tor years been devil
sing some method OF attempting 90 devise At for keep
ing the feet dry and yet that should give inoonven-
fence to the weatet.- RUBBER shoes, in form or
another, have hitherto been reliance bat 10 well
known among their many evils, shat while they keep
the feet dry from external moisture they sweat them
over much, and by thus inducing undue tenderness
increase susceptibility 70 colds rather taan otherwise
They are also o. the feet, and witha
very expensive The demand s i0r something that shall
make the ordinary Boot and Shoe impervous to water,
without affecting theu ele lance or durability ana pos
ble without adding senaiby 70 the cost OF their maui
Acture These IL will be conceded, most important
features and conscentiousy affirm that they are alb
soutey attained in the invention herewith presented TO
Tie invention consists inserting between the inner
aud outer sole, when the boot is making thin METAL
1oPtArE exceedingly ductiie combining feasibility with
toughnes very light aud every way adapted TO the cod
desired whie the additional expense Is merely nominal
L. furnishes perfect barrier against the admission oi
dampness though the feet may be exposed ever
40 long upon vet pavemonts or damp ground.
To ladies and children the METALLIC ,OLEs will be Of
meal 'uabe value, from their habits OF life and deli
cicy Of dress they particularly exposed TO the long
aa II ills that attend upon an inadequate protection to
These soes have already been tried by the best or all
tests, ACTUAL usR, aud the testimonials to their merits
freely proered indicate thai thsy be speedily and
soied Boots and Shoes are being introduced into the
leading boot and Shoe Stores throughout the nied
States aud will suppant all forms Of ogershlos except
uossbiy tly deep mud or snow as they become known
BE sure To- get them and take other II your shoe
maker does not happen 70 have them he can procure
them without difficulty he will not then send your
self 10 the dollar and thirty cents, and OBJ
tain SIX pair assorted Sizes with right use, which will
be promptly forwarded by mail express pre- paid and
which Be made up by any shoemaker in the country
Agencies will be established in every city aud village, and
supplied with shoes and proprietary stamps, at schedule
prices, and liberal commission allowed on sales Also
General Agencies for States appointed application,
with proper testimonials to the inventor .,,..
SAMUEL SBBLY,
General Depot. corner City Hall Place and Read
Street, New York
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have for the past six month, worn
Boots and Shoes possessing MIR seels METALLIC SOLE,
and and them efctul preventive agaiast dampness
aud the colds often taken from damp feet Most glad
" do testify the perfect e eney OF their service
The Metallic Sole not only grand contrib alton 70 the
cause OF general be ath but positive irury obvatng
all necessity Of Ioda Rubber shoes, except in muddy
weather. All ordinary dampuess, and water upon
psvtmens completely f5led Of It's power Of harm by
this mos simple and useful invention. who has
once used them wd be without them again they
increase the cost OF boots and shoes by VIII is
scarcely worth naming and insure positively dry feet
VII CHI is reckoned among the first conditions OF health
and comfort We heartily commend the " Metallic Sole
J. CLEMENT FRENCH,
Pastor Central Cong Church, Brooklyn.
MARY A b RENCH.
NEW YORK, Dec 1856
SAMUEL J. SRBLY, Esq
Dear sir-In reply 70 you, inquiries reg aiding your
patent Metallic Sole, take great pleasure in stating tha
had them put in pair " hue calf SKIN boots, which
whole OF as winter 10 the wet streets " Albany
have had them half sole1 since, aud wearing ar
Metallic Soes nov. with full intention TO be with
out them have Dot had vet OF damp foot during the
shoIe time have them. | pronounce them the
bsst usole yet made am satisfied that person hav-
iug worn them will do without them Wishing
YOU you deserve for valuable invention
Tor the preservation q health, remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Ma. SAMUEL ]. SRELY;
Dear Sf-l take great pleasure in ole ing my test-
mony the usefulness and comfort Of your patent Me-
tails sole have used pair Of boots for the past
ea months furnished with this Sole aud feel hesita-
ton in saying that have shoes that
bnsd perfectly the desirable qualities Of dryness and
EMMA oyRRToN. Brooklyn, New York.
Sicily, Eco
Dear Sir-ln answer IN your request, pleased to
state that have lfacturei shoes containing your
Metallic Sole BY machinery. l think them superior
ee for keeping the feet dry. In manufacturing them
there trouble from cutting the thread when sewing
any difficulty in putting the a Ia the shoe.
Respectfully yours,
SERLEMAN PEAR BROOK.
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N Y.
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