This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of February, 1937, 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 3:50 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Associations and associates, also Paris Medicine Co., General Electric Co., Emerson Radio Co. of N.Y., and other interests. Please advise and direct [257] for his next steps in these issues, in order to meet conditions for the success we are striving for. Questions.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, [257]; this we have had before.
2. In the physical forces of the body, these while we find are very good, there should still be kept those precautions that have been so oft given as related to the division or the budgeting of time and the application of the body in the varied directions as has been indicated - if we would have the well-rounded life and experience, and bring about those successes as CLAIMED are being sought.
3. For to overtax the body physically or to neglect the body mentally, or neglect the body-spiritual growth, or its material or social associations, is to leave some portions in such ways and manners as will sooner or later become a factor in the experiences of the body to the detriment thereof.
4. But as they are kept in their proper relationships - as in the physical forces of the body, the neglecting of or over indulgence in some thing or any portions of those that have been warned of necessarily brings the reactions that are not so good.
5. Ready for questions regarding material associations.
6. (Q) The case before Judge Davis in St. Louis for new trial - [Paris Med. Co.] (A) (Interrupting) As has been indicated, these are in the hands of the lawyers and the court, and the body [257] should not exercise self mentally or materially in those directions that will cause - if there should come any of those experiences for new trial - new question marks after the activities of the body. [See 257-180, Par. R5.]
7. (Q) [257] has proceeded with H. L. Andrews, V. Pres.
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Gen. Elec. Co., 580 Lexington Ave., N.Y.C., to buy Emerson Radio Co., 14th St. & 8th Ave. He also spoke to Baker, Chief Engineer at Bridgeport. Both are interested. Can and will [257] be able to consummate this deal? (A) As we find, those in authority (these are merely approaches, of course, to authority) are not interested. For as we find, while there are some reasons, to be sure, that the united efforts on the part of both of these might be desirable from some respects, there is not sufficient competitives in the very type of the machine or of the holdings of patents and things that got to make up changes for them to be in a position to be the greater help as one to another in such correlation of activities. Unless there are those conditions arising in the Emerson that demand or command financial aid - and then these would become the approach that might make such a consummation, but in the long run if such were consummated it would work as a hardship for [257].
8. (Q) What is his next procedure to handle this matter without necessity of lawsuits in the future, to collect if deal goes through? (A) If we would give it from here, we would give that there not be any procedure. Unless these approach or come from the necessity or the needs of Emerson's financial reasons, and then these would not make for such a connection - as has been indicated - that in the long run would be to [257]'s best interests.
9. (Q) As to Simmons and Ford, American Furniture Co. at Martinsville, how do they feel toward [257] at end of first year - or now beginning the New Year? (A) As we find, these are very good; there isn't the completion of a year's activities as yet. As we would find in the associations here with Radio and the activities - the better would be for [257] to follow it up and as has been given heretofore respecting same, present to the American Furniture Company - with its policies, with its activities - both the good and the bad conditions as may be had from THEIR building Radio Cabinets. But present it in such a way and manner that it may be shown as to how this organization may enter this field of activity or of service to an advantage. For as we find it would be advantageous to them.
10. (Q) [257] has submitted blue prints on a new cabinet for G.E. Will it be necessary - (A) As just indicated, follow it up by going there; not depending upon the letter or that already stated as being sufficient, but take an engineer or one of those of the
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General Electric that has to do with the comparison of merchandise or the receiving of merchandise or the like, and let them see not only the facilities of the American but let them also explain to the American the desirability of associations in this connection.
11. (Q) When will they be willing to take an order for 1937? What month? (A) This depends upon the application or the manner in which it is presented. For as has been indicated for [257] in these connections, not always the highest, not always the lowest, but that which enables the American to make a fair profit upon their endeavors and their activities; also allowing for [257] and his associations sufficient for his labors, and yet supplies a product to G.E. that will fill that desired of the organization for the putting out of those cabinets in the fields of activity. Owing to much that has happened in many fields in which the American and other organizations furnish or supply merchandise, both in furniture and as well as other things, there will be in the late spring and the early summer large orders for mechandise of every nature. For there has been much destruction in the furniture business.
12. (Q) Is this in reference to the flood conditions? [Kentucky floods?] (A) Flood conditions.
13. (Q) What new type of furniture can [257] suggest for to make a fine showing in new business? (A) Owing to the conditions and circumstances there should be held to much of that which has been presented and has been acceptable, for it makes a new situation to be sure in the conditions of the supply and demand.
14. (Q) Mayer Hettrick is in Washington to try and get a factory and money for [257] to build Radio Cabinets. Will he be successful? (A) It would be best if [257] would hold to those associations he already has in those connections with the American and that as may be THEIR channels through which they might gain for [257] - if they do not build themselves - rather than [257] seeking outside and leaving the American to feel as if the interests of [257] are being divided by their not interesting themselves in that which to them may in some respects appear to be a division of [257]'s interests or efforts. Let them become a part of this seeking!
15. (Q) Would Garfield, N.J., be a good center to consider for Radio Cabinet making?
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(A) Any place that will make or keep the connection already had in the directions indicated.
16. (Q) [257] has been advised by the Forces to use American. Does that mean to drop all other considerations? (A) Just in the way and manner as has just been indicated.
17. (Q) Will the Government permit surplus money to be used to build additions to factories? (A) Where it's needed, yes.
18. (Q) What department is Washington best to approach on such a matter? (A) Through the regular channels for same. The extension of labor's activities, those in the various fields of the activities that come under same.
19. (Q) Is there any reason yet for [257] approaching Carolina Wood Products Co. of Asheville, N.C.? (A) As has been indicated, these should come from the Carolina to [257]; not [257] to Carolina associates.
20. (Q) Is [257] planning his business now on a strong foundation for a successful future as he inwardly feels he is? (A) In some respects, in some not so well.
21. (Q) Is he right in planning to call on every dealer in Westchester County himself, daily, and also promote the other ventures? (A) These are very good, as individual portion of the activity.
22. (Q) What new way of thinking or acting will aid him to arrive where he can continue to aid others on a more substantial basis? (A) In the division of its time and study to activities as has been so long indicated and as are kept by the body for sometimes a day, sometimes for a week; and sometimes for a month it's not thought of until asked for again!
23. (Q) In the meeting tonight - (A) We haven't the meeting tonight as yet! Advice? LISTEN, and keep quiet!
24. (Q) What can he do in N. Y. that will make the life and work of Edgar Cayce and his family easier and more independent? (A) Keep in the way of the policies of the Association and the needs for the individual approach for that as may be helpful to them, rather than using this as an approach to individuals.
25. (Q) When will [257] be financially fixed so he can do these things for his family also, that he did in 1926-1929? (A) When he has applied himself in those directions such that he has again created that faith or confidence others have in [257] and his abilities to carry on to success those things in the same way and manner as was given to him during
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those periods of activity.
26. (Q) Which individual field will bring him the place and position and money he needs so badly and works for so hard? (A) A combination of them all, provided they are kept in their places of activity and in their regular routine. We would not change so much in the varied fields of service but rather in the manner of approach. Don't ever leave question marks after the service rendered, nor the purposes of approach to individual fields of activity. For these question marks naturally make for antagonistic feelings that arise between individuals and groups and then those that may be as hushed propaganda as to portions of this or that activity of [257]'s bring about those things that hurt and prevent there being the consummation of much that the abilities of the body really deserve to carry forward by the very question marks that have been set by the conversations, activities or associations.
27. (Q) What will improve him mentally and spiritually most now in Scarsdale and in his business life? (A) As has been given; that of making for a division of the time spent in the various fields of acquaintanceship, activity, study, reasoning with, carrying forward a well-rounded life. Giving time for each. Time for recreation, sleep, rest, for this, that and the other, as has so often been indicated. And as has just been given, at times it's kept for a day or a week and then forgotten for months until requested again. This is a life's work to keep in touch with those fields of service and activity as necessary for preparing self for the meeting of the various conditions and even emergencies that arise.
28. (Q) The lawyers (Bert Hamburger of 1775 B'way, 4th floor) want to settle all the Ratner notes $15,000 for $2500, at $80 per month. Is this a good time to do it, or should [257] wait to make the settlement, since he could not pay that much now unless changes come? (A) Wait if it's possible. If it is to make for conditions or the settlements in the suit, or of a new trial, dependent upon these - then it's best to try to make the settlements now.
29. (Q) Has [257] hurt himself in fighting as he has rather than clean up thru bankruptcy - he feels he is doing right this way? (A) He has hurt himself in many fields, for it has made
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many questions. [See 257-123 and Reports.]
30. (Q) Any other advice? (A) We would do those things that have so oft been given. In association with the furniture connections ye have one worthy of thy metal, but it behooves the body in association with its officers to follow in the policies and make those thine own; also in thine associations making for other connections for individual activity to take into consideration thine association and give them the opportunity to become a portion of same.
31. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file