This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of December, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 10:45 to 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. St. Louis, Mo. (Body and enquiring mind, lawyers, Paris Medicine Co. deal at St. Louis. Ques.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind and body of [257], together with his attorneys and associates, regarding the Paris Medicine Company suit; these we have had before.
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Has Sen. Reed now been apprised fully of everything and conditions he should know? (A) As we find, these have been given very well. There should be not a questioning of same but rather insist that Reed ask each of the attorneys AND [257] that Reed desires to know in the presenting of the case; so that there is the satisfaction not only in the mind of Reed but of all the others that Reed is acquainted with; the weak as well as the strong points in the suit. Those things to be most mindful of are as has been indicated, the attempts of the lawyers of the Paris Medicine to induce evidence that will tend to make for the case having no legal claim at this time. These are to be offset, however, by trial attorneys, by facts concerning the status of the whole condition as regarding Missouri law respecting the length of period of every contract that is of evaluation in the commonwealth. Also that these have been and are in accord with such laws.
4. (Q) What further law can we submit to Reed? (A) Reed knows the law, if the facts as concerning the transaction are given to him in all their details.
5. (Q) Is [257] prepared properly to meet all conditions that are to arise? (A) Very good.
6. (Q) Advise him as to his testimony and conduct before the jury. (A) These have been given, and the advice as may be given by Reed (and Buder, and others) under the existent
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circumstances from time to time must be that to be followed.
7. (Q) Holliday of the opposition and Hartman are here in St. Louis. What is necessary for Reed to know and do to meet their tactics and plans? (A) Only the facts in the case. For the only conditions, as given, are the attempts of [257] to re-sell, as well as the conditions as relating to that transfers were not made even though the sale was consummated and all papers signed. For as the paper is indicating that there is to be a commission WHEN and IF the deal is made. The deal was made, but the delay was not of [257]'s but of the opposition.
8. (Q) Have conditions advanced as to possibility of settlement, or will we get to the jury first? (A) As we find, do not overlook the possibility of an approach for settlement, even on those facts when, as has been given, that there will be an attempt for delay owing to the need of individuals to return to this country. And this in itself may open negotiations, but these must be made an approach from the opposition and not from self. But as has been indicated, must be led or handled by Reed.
9. (Q) What is Reed's strongest argument to win on? (A) Himself, and the facts in the case. Not any definite point. For if there isn't a case, there isn't a case and Reed has understood this from the beginning.
10. (Q) What day did Ellery Mann sign the contract, 10th or 11th of Oct. 1929? (A) 10th.
11. (Q) What day did he return to N.Y.? (A) 11th. These, however, must be checked with Mann. For how an individual changes his attitude under stress or strain of that told, but let all such AGREE before ANY testimony from ANY of the individuals; whether [257], Mann or Lande, and let them agree and NOT have a point where these very facts would make confusion.
12. (Q) [257]'s signature shows 10th, when it was 11th actually signed. (A) As has been given. Do not attempt to misrepresent. For the actual signing by [257] is the 11th, as has been indicated, but these were understood BY the individuals. But let these be in accord as to what is to be said and to be stuck to.
13. (Q) Regarding [257]'s physical health: What will aid him to stand the strain? (A) Keeping free from those things as has been indicated for the body. It is indiscretion that has caused the
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disturbance and the strain that indicates those activities of the intestinal system. Use the exercise, use the Tim after each stool, and these as we find offer at the present time and should be sufficient to keep the body physically fit. Be mindful that there are not in the diet too great quantities of acidity and NO strong drink OR fresh or new beer.
14. (Q) Shall the olive oil be continued? (A) To be sure. Not too great a quantity; that is, simply enough to moisten the tongue to produce sufficient saliva to make a good swallow. Not a good swallow of olive oil but the saliva and the small quantity of oil is much preferable; or else we will have it, with the overtaxation of the system, upsetting the digestive system, producing sour stomach and regurgitation through the duodenum and the stomach itself.
15. (Q) Any further advice that would be of help? (A) Keep in that attitude as has been indicated throughout; that only RIGHT and JUSTICE is desired by all. Not the advantage over any, but an honest consideration for services done.
16. We are through for the present. Copy to Self - Air Mail, Special - Wired also " " Ass'n file