The Portland daily press., 1866-05-07
Advertisements.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE
Patent Metallic Sole.
A NEW INVENTION.

wETTING THE FEET is the most prothc cause Of
disease and death known to humanity. 1t is almost
to bring cod aud colds, neglected. and often
when not neglected lead to vers Of to coughs and ia
tai consumptions 1t is in recognition of this truth
that the inventive talent OF the country has for
been devsing some method, or attempting to devise
it. for keeping the feet dry and yet that should not
give inconvenience to the wearer. Rubber Shoes in
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
an undue tenderness increase suscepi ity to colds
rather than otherwise. They also cumbersome to
the feet, and witha are very expensive The demand
is for something that shall make the ordinary Boot
elegance OF durability, and, if possible, without add
ing sepsibly to the their manufacture. These
T oe m st y
ly attained in the invention herewith presented to
the public.
er and outer sole, when the boot is making. thin
metallic PLATE, exceedingly ductile, combining
adapted to the end desired while the additional ex-
pense is merely nominal 1t furnishes perfect bar
rer against the admission of wet or dampness though
the feet may be exposed ever SO long upon wet pave
To ladies and children the metallic SoLEs will be
Of incalcuable value as from their habits Of LIE and
long train OF ills that attend upon an inadequate pro-
lection to the feet.
tests, ACTUAL USE, and the testimonials to their
merits freely profered, 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 oyershoes except posspy lOr oeep ua OF
and take no other. If your shoemaker does not hap
pen to have them, he can procure them without DIFF
yentor one dollar and thirty cents, and obtain
pair assorted Sizes with right to use, which will be
promptly forwarded by express prepaid, and which
Agencies will be established in every city and village,
and supplied with Soles and proprietary stamps at
schedule prices and liberal commission allowed on
sales Also General Agencies for States appointed
SAMUEL j. SEELY,
General Depot corner City Hall Place and Read
TESTIMONIALS.
TIE undersigned have for the past six months worn
Boots and Shoes possessing Mr. Seelys METALLIC
dampness, and the colds SO often taken from damp
feet. Most gladly do we testify to the perfect ecen-
cy of their service. The Metallic Sole is not only
grand contribution to the cause OF general health,
but POSITIVE LUXURY, obviating all necessity OF
India Rubber shoes, except in muddy weather. All
ordinary dampnsss, and even water upon payements,
is completely foiled 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
ncrt the cost of boots and shoes by sum which is
scarcely worth naming, and insure positively dry feet,
which is reconed among the first conditions of health
and comfort. We heartily commend the metallic
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
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
streets of Albany. have had them half soed since,
and am wearing your Metallic Soes 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 no person having once worn them
will do without them. Wishing you the success you
deserve tor so valuable invention tor the preserva
ton of health, remain truly yours,
SAMUEL JEFFERSON, Contractor, New York.
Mr.. SAMUEL j. SEELy:
Dear Sir-I taAe great pleasure in offering my
testimony 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
hesitation in saying that have never worn shoes
that combined SO perfectly the desirable qualities OF
'n'' EMMA EN- ovEBRroN, Brooklyn, New York.
S. j. SEELY, ESQ.,: j gaE5 ssl.s
Dear Sir-In answer to your request, am pleased
to state that have manufactured shoes containing
your Metallic Sole by machinery. think them
perior article for 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. 19-d3m.