The Portland daily press., 1866-06-16
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE
Patent Metallic Sole,
A NEW INVENTION.

WErrING THE FEET is the most prolhc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
sure TO bring on cold aud colds, neglected, and often
when not neglected. lead to Yers or to coughs and ia
tai consumptions. tits in recognition Of this truth
that the inventive talent of the country has for years
been devsing some method, or attempting to devise
it, keeping the feet dry and yet that should not
one form or another haze hitherto been our reliance
but il is well KNOWN as 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 colds
rather than otherwise. They are also cumbersome to
the feet and withal are very expensive The demand
and Shoe impervi0us TO watr without affecting their
elegance durability, and, If possible, without add
ing sensbly the cost OF their manufacture. These
it will be conceded, are most important features
and conscientiously affirm that they absolute
ly attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public.
The invention consists in inserting between the in
err and outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
esibtv with toasbness veTy light and eVery wag
adapted to the end desired, while the additional
pense is merely nominal. It6prnishes perfect bar
the feet may be exposed so long upon wet pave
ments or damp ground.
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
of ncaculabe 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 proered, indicate that they must be
Patent Metallic Soled Boots and Shoes being I'M
troduced into the leading Boot and Shoe Stores
forms Of oyeshoes except possibly for deep mud OF
/ snow, as they become known. Be sure to get them
and take other If your shoemaker docs not hap
fculty. If he will not then send yourself to the in
ventor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain six
pair assorted Sizes with right to use, which will be
promptly forwarded by express prepaid, and which
Agencies win be established in every city and village,
schedule prices and LIBERAL commission allowed on
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed on
application wi proper IL t. ths inventor
street, New York.
TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned have for tie past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr.. Seely's METALLIC
SOLE, and find them eectual preventive against
dampness, and the colds SO often taken from damp
cy of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause OF general health,
but a POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity OF
ordinary dampness, and even water upon pavements,
is completely oiled Of its power Of harm by this most
used them viii ever be without them again, as they
Increase the cost of boots and shoes by sum which IL
scarcely worth namng and insure positively dry feet
which Is reckoned among the first conditions OF health
and comfort. We heartily commend the ssMetallie
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 Sr-In reply to your inquiries regarding your
patent Metallic Sole take great pleasure in stating
that had them put in pair of fine calf skin boots
which l wore the whole of last winter in the wet
streets of Albany have 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 damp foot during the whole time have worn
them. pronounce them the best insole yet made.
am satisfied that no person having once worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve tor valuable invention for the preserva-
| ton of health, remain trulyyolirs,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELY:
Dear Sir-I tale 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 MONTHS furnished with this Sole and feel
no hesitation in saying that have worn shoes
that combined perfectly the desirable qualities Of
' EMMA ovERR;ToN, Brooklyn, New York.
s. j. SEELY, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, 1 am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. 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 In putting
them in the shoe. Respectfully yours,
SEELEMAN PEARLBROOK,
Practical Shoe Manufacturer, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 20-d3m.