This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 28th day of July, 1929, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [257].
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Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [257] and L. B. Cayce
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Federal Fur. Factories, Time of Reading 206 Lexington Ave., 11:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Body and enquiring mind - associations and others interested or to be interested in purchase and sale of Paris Medicine Co. of St. Louis and E. W. Grove, Jr., who is at present at Chester, Nova Scotia. Questions.)
1. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [257]. This we have had before. Also those associations and relations as regarding the purchase and sale of Paris Medicine Company. This also we have had before. Ready for questions.
2. (Q) How can final negotiations be brought to a successful close in the time set by the Forces, August 3rd? (A) By the continued activities along the lines and through the channels that have, are to be, or were to be consummated, and in that activity towards that end these may be brought about.
3. (Q) Will it be necessary for [257] to go to see Grove in Nova Scotia? (A) Necessary provided [257] has sufficient of the proposition in hand to present a feasible outlay to the body Grove, or provided [257] has a definite proposition to lay before the body Grove. By the continued working towards this end, this should be consummated in the meeting as is to be held Monday - 29th - July. That then leaves the 30th, 31st, and to the 3rd, for the final closing of proposition. Should the conditions as arise in this meeting necessitate the delay for three to five days, then necessary to communicate directly with Grove, then personally present the proposition. Do that.
4. (Q) What should [257]'s attitude be at this meeting? (A) That definite promises have been made from both sides, and necessary that a definite answer now be given, so that this may not hold up matters at this time. See, there's an obligation on the part of others as well as on the part of [257] - though as has been given, [257] represents both sides of the proposition - but insist that these be gotten
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together.
5. (Q) What day will be best for [257] to be there, in Nova Scotia? (A) The day when he has the definite proposition, as has been given!
6. (Q) Considering Grove's desire, what is necessary consideration for final sale of the company in its entirety? (A) How oft this has been given!
7. (Q) Should [257] take Lande, his attorney, with him to Nova Scotia? (A) If it's necessary that the proposition be explained in detail by such an one, take him. Not as a prize, not as one that will bring any influence, other than in presenting or representing certain interests.
8. (Q) What statement should be made to bring Grove to the final act of signing his desire to sell and statement he will sell? (A) That, that the body has made the proposition to dispose. This is only repeating just what has been given! There are obligations made on both sides. Just get them together!
9. (Q) What banker will be the final one with whom deal is handled? (A) As has been given, there has been one stipulated. This does not necessarily mean the ONLY one, but that one will, in a manner, dictate - no matter who this is handled through.
10. (Q) General McRoberts of Chatham-Phoenix Bank wants [257] to go direct to see the president of Postum Cereal Co. - E. H. Hutton - to sell them the proposition. Please advise us as to proper handling of this to keep friendship of McRoberts group. (A) Let the proposition be definitely stated by [257] to McRoberts. Let MCROBERTS, with [257], present proposition to the cereal company.
11. (Q) McRoberts will be out of town Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Will his associates do? (A) No.
12. (Q) What will be the result of the cable sent by Lande to the official of the Sterling Products Co. in Europe? (A) This SHOULD be, as is seen at present, favorable. As to what changes it will make, there are minor conditions that are influencing same at present - but these SHOULD be favorable.
13. (Q) With the deal as now set, what agreement should [257] have with E. W. Grove as to the amount of his commission and stock? (A) This has been given. We wouldn't change it from that given.
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14. (Q) What agreement should [257] have with the bankers or purchasers as to the amount? and should they be in writing? (A) This has also been given, that it should not be in writing - but in a gentlemen's agreement.
15. (Q) Is there any advice [257] should have at this time to carry out these negotiations successfully? (A) Work, and then work, and then work!
16. (Q) Should [257] have any other help to assist him, other than he has now? (A) No. Use all of those associations in every direction and get them to make a definite proposition.
17. (Q) Has the proposition been hurt by so many people knowing about it? (A) Not as yet.
18. (Q) What is Mr. Grove's attitude at the present time to [257]? (A) Very good.
19. (Q) Will Mr. Hammett be necessary in the final meeting? (A) May be in the FINAL - not in the next meeting.
20. (Q) Will Lauterstein be helpful in the next meeting? (A) Should be.
21. (Q) Has [257] conducted himself properly up to time being? (A) Very good.
22. (Q) Will Mr. Wertheim be home in time for the final meeting? (A) Representatives will be.
23. (Q) Will Mr. Klingenstein be able to pass the final word tomorrow? (A) He WILL! Getting him to do it may be different, but he WILL be able.
24. (Q) Will the Forces advise what will cause Mr. Klingenstein to give the final word? (A) WORK! Copy to Self " " Ass'n office " " Datastician