This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of January, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [257], L. B. Cayce and Linden Shroyer.

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1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [257], present in this room, and his various business associations and relations. You will answer the questions which he will ask you regarding all of these, and any other phases of his life.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [257], present in this room, and those associations and relations. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) What stock should [257] buy to help himself and Cayce over present situation in January?
   (A) The stocks offer a very uncertain situation in the present conditions. Those, as we find, as a buy for the quick turn through the rest of January would be Keith-Orpheum or those of copper in certain ones, as Kennecott. These, as we find, are the greater in the present month, but THESE are very uncertain.
4. (Q) Why didn't Radio prove profitable as we were advised?
   (A) The change in situations, and in the foreign relations in same.
5. (Q) Will there be a particular stock that will show a spectacular rise for a thirty day turn that I should buy?
   (A) This would be very questionable in the present situations and conditions.
6. (Q) Regarding the Orsenigo Co. - Eugene & Henry - Are the contracts between [257] & Orsenigo legal & protecting to [257]'s interest?
   (A) They are in a general manner. There is more obligation MORALLY in same than any other, as in most contracts.
7. (Q) Why does Eugene refuse to sign papers?
   (A) This more of a general condition felt on account of the changes in the situations, and a moral relation of the tendency of his race.
8. (Q) Advise [257] as to relations with these men to get and hold confidence.
   (A) In the same manner as has oft been given as respecting the manner in which to handle or to deal with individuals. These are naturally, as with all, a growth - while the tendency of the peoples (this two especially) is of the nature that are suspicious. These will be handled, not in a manner then as conciliatory, but rather as that each working in their respective sphere may save the situations and make for each that position each is entitled to, and THROUGH LABORS - not just through name, position, or what HAS been! Not as what he USED to do, but what is done today!
9. (Q) How can they be successful with General Motors?
   (A) This offers an unusual situation, for there have been some changes in relationships or policies, or rather in those of some feelings where interference has come. These need be carried along in much the same manner as has been given heretofore. Not so much as that these will not be able to be handled when conditions allow same to be.
10. (Q) What improvement can [257] make on present plan?
    (A) Not much change can to be made! Follow these same lines.
11. (Q) Will General Motors be interested in buying an interest in Orsenigo factory?
    (A) Not at present. Might be later.
12. (Q) Will there be a demand for the high quality furniture in 1931 for Radio?
    (A) The later portion, especially.
13. (Q) Who is right party to see to get the R.C.A. business to furnish - Gen. McRoberts or Harboard?
    (A) These, as we find, will be better through Harboard's activities, to be worked through.
14. (Q) Should a National Sales organization be employed on commission?
    (A) Be very good, provided it is organized in the proper way and manner.
15. (Q) What is best manner to get best representatives?
    (A) In that as of competitive interest for the positions or conditions that would be followed out in a general sales activity.
16. (Q) Will 1931 be a profitable year for Orsenigo?
    (A) Especially so in the latter portion.
17. (Q) Would my brother [2588] be successful with Orsenigo?
    (A) There are other channels through which a greater success for this body might come, as has been indicated. This would be well, though, for the present situations or conditions.
18. (Q) Should my sister [459] continue with the camp idea on the present relations?
    (A) On the present POSSIBILITIES and relations, would be well. Some will have to be clarified, necessarily.
19. (Q) Regarding Noma Electric - 344 Hudson, N.Y. - Block and Henry Sadaca - Is it advisable to form a pool to buy control of Noma Electric?
    (A) If other conditions, or if some of the conditions that surround same, that is, in the holdings of the Noma - can be clarified, would be well. If these are not clarified, NOT so good.
20. (Q) What conditions have to be clarified?
    (A) Those that represent a holdings organization with same.
21. (Q) Would General Electric buy the company then?
    (A) It might buy the company then.
22. (Q) What is the future of the company?
    (A) That depends, of course, upon the manner in which it is to be handled.
23. (Q) Would they be the best company for handling sales of the Konvex Cream Whipper which [257] is handling?
    (A) Would be well.
24. (Q) On what basis should [257] turn over the patents?
    (A) On those that has been outlined.
25. (Q) Are the patents in my hand protected?
    (A) For twelve years, yes.
26. (Q) On what basis should James be received in new company for his patents?
    (A) On a commission.
27. (Q) Would the Arnold Co. of Racine, Wis., be better company for manufacturing and selling proposition?
    (A) No, not necessarily.
28. (Q) Advise [257] how to safely handle the proposition.
    (A) Well if it will read just what we have given here, as to the clarifying of a company, forming a holdings company through this, either through the associations made by the selling or by the general distribution. Through this you have it.
29. (Q) Advise [257] effect and result of his talk at Atlantic University this morning. [See [2087] series.]
    (A) Just do not let it embroil self in too much association that may be called as counteracting other conditions that have arisen. This makes it well, and makes well for connections and associations, making strong for self and relationships that may be established later in the community. Well done.
30. (Q) Is it to best advantage of school and [257] to interest himself in its future welfare?
    (A) After a period, yes. Not in the present situation.
31. (Q) What should he say this afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce meeting?
    (A) That he would assist in the establishing with those that interest themselves in the CONTINUING of same after the present session, NOT in the present session.
32. (Q) What about the present association with [900] - [137] Bros.?
    (A) Leave this out.
33. (Q) Is this the time for [257] to discuss with his N.Y. friends their aid to a new Cayce Hospital? [Work:EC]
    (A) Soon will be. Not right at the present. May be building towards same!
34. (Q) When should Cayce go to N.Y.?
    (A) At the meeting. [A.N.I. Board Meeting]
35. (Q) Should [257] go to the meeting?
    (A) That should be determined in himself. We do not see it best.
36. (Q) Is [257] pursuing the proper course in eyes of God and man in insisting that [900] make good on his guarantee on East Coast Trading Co.?
    (A) That is to be determined within self, not from exterior sources OR forces. As to ideals or as to purposes from within - for the kingdom is within, NOT found from without.
37. (Q) Is [257] conducting his life in conformity with the desires of the forces?
    (A) Judge by the fruits.
38. (Q) Is there any other advice for [257] at this time?
    (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, avoiding the appearances of evil.
39. (Q) Should [257] assist sister [459] in establishing a summer camp this year? [See 459-3 on 1/15/31.]
    (A) Should assist, provided there can be made that promise held to, that she would abide by the counsel of [257] and not on her own counsel.
40. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Two copies to Ass'n office

BACKGROUND

1. 1/25/31 He obtained 257-63.
2. 1/26/31 He was also present, submitting questions.

REPORTS

1. 2/19/31 He referred 426-1.
2. 2/21/31 He referred 3918-2.
3. 3/23/31 He referred 116-1.
4. 3/27/31 He obtained 257-65.

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