(Q) Regarding Paris Medicine Co. of St. Louis, Mo., please
advise body what to do to bring about the proper condition to
see the final sale consummated?
(A) This we have had before. In the present status of
conditions, as compared to that which has existed in some
times past, this would appear on the surface to be almost a
hopeless proposition, were there not many changes in the
attitudes of individuals who have been interested or involved
in such conclusions. However, as we find, there are some
channels that are seeking such consolidations, or cooperative
consolidations, that would be interested in the acquiring of
such holdings; not only as an aid but rather as a nucleus
about which other propositions might also be brought at this
time. There are also changes in the mental and physical
aspects of many that are involved in the transfer of such
holdings of Paris Medicine Company, for the fear that has
entered in, in the acquiring of properties for the
manufacture and distribution of such products, is to be more
and more affected by taxes and the international transfer, or
the tariffs that are being involved. So, there would be, in
the next six to eighteen months, a period where there might
be the better opportunity for [
257], who - seeing, knowing
these situations - could bring about an exchange of
associations and ideas that would make a consummation of such
an exchange or sale.
In those various groups that have been interested, both from
the buyers' end and those that would sell - there have been
some conditions that make for a portion of the buyer end an
impossibility of their carrying on, yet associates - and
those interested with them in other holdings - may be
interested, as well as using the situations in the selling
end for a consummation.
(Q) What companies should we use as a basis for the
beginning of this amalgamation?
(A) Those who are seeking to make a united effort in
consolidation of such products that may be distributed
directly to the public.
As we would find, these would require something of a
combination of outside influence with some already
established in such a distribution, as the National Products,
as the United Drugs, or like distributors.
(Q) Would Lehn & Fink be one of them?
(A) Rather those that hold the greater portion of this
stock, or McKesson - these are well. While these are at an
advarience one with another, McKesson & Robbins would be well
to consider - they own the greater portion of Lehn & Fink!
(Q) Who would be the man in McKesson & Robbins to work with?
(A) This would rather be through the regular
representatives, for the opening up of negotiations. These
may be sought out.
(Q) Has he contacted proper people in Cowan & Denzer
Advertising Agency, 25 E. 45th St., N.Y.?
(A) Those to whom this may LEAD would rather be the proper
type of people. This is not discounting the abilities of
Cowan's, or of their field of endeavor, but the NEWNESS in
some respects, the lack of the broader vision in others,
would be that hindrance - yet THROUGH these, as we find, the
greater expanses may be had.
(Q) What advice for my associate Albert Haase, who is
handling matter? (for branded products)
(A) That there be that approach to the legal end, or phase,
of McKesson - and also of National Products.
(Q) What advantage in seeing Lee Bristol?
(A) Be well for the contact, and the use or the advantages
that may be had in this direction as conditions develop.
(Q) What can Fred Seely do now to cause deal to be made?
(A) This, as we find, would be of greater advantage as there
is reached rather that condition when there is the
consideration for the advantages in the contacts necessary
for the manufacture and distribution, under a little
different environ.
(Q) Can Fred Seely control the deal through his wife?
(A) At this time and for several months he will be able to.
(Q) What might change that condition?
(A) Some relationships that have to do with others that are
involved in same.
(Q) What is the condition of Edwin Grove's health now? Will
that affect it?
(A) To an advantage, if any effect.
(Q) How much can the business be sold for?
(A) As the proportions as has been given, that multiply the
net income - or gross income - from a period to a period -
by ten, and these will give something like that it may be
sold for.
(Q) Cash and stock, or cash?
(A) Cash, or cash and stock. This may be worked with the
proper conditions both ways, and concessions made in the
various channels.
This would involve that condition which has been referred to,
as to where and when Seely would be of the greater advantage
for not only as a manufacturer but as a financial advisor in
some directions, see?
(Q) Where would Seely's business ability be to the best
advantage?
(A) Both in the concessions that may be obtained through his
efforts in the restrictions in distribution of products
necessary to be shipped IN, as well as in the manner of
distribution of products as manufactured. Don't confuse
these! The product that is made requires the shipping IN or
products outside of the country, see? Here the efforts and
abilities of Seely may be used to advantage, for the
CONCESSIONS that may be made by that upon which has been
builded much of the product itself, as an advantage to a
public in a general manner wherein concessions may be made.
There are plans to set these at naught. Hence conditions may
be taken advantage of. Also there are activities of the
body, and abilities, as to the various distribution points in
the disposing of the product.
(Q) Will new management of Paris Medicine be a hindrance?
(A) Rather an advantage, after a very short while.
(Q) Will Goldsmith be successful in his present plans?
(A) To a point, and then not so well.
(Q) How can [
257] be of assistance to the new plan?
(A) Reaching out for those to whom it may be taken.
(Q) Should he endeavor to do that at once?
(A) When there have been those connections made through that
representative to those outlined. Go back and read what we
have just given!
(Q) What arguments should [
257] use with Isaac Orr of St.
Louis to put the deal over?
(A) When there have been made those proper connections, and
a proper set-up that would be effective through those
channels as suggested in either direction, then there will be
given - that is, if the body will follow very closely that
which has been outlined - as to how to apply himself, that
that should be said, or the circumstances and conditions will
so have SET themselves that - what may be termed from some -
common JUDGEMENT would direct the situations, see? or, to be
viewed from that as SOME would see, the little brownies come
along and tell him what to do! or, as may be viewed from
another, there is GIVEN that comparison within self and
associates as to how to meet the situation.
(Q) Will Gen. McRoberts be necessary in present deal we are
working on?
(A) He should not be left out, but rather kept as one that
would make for a balance in WHATEVER direction it would be
necessary for this to be used in.
(Q) When shall we discuss the matter with Gen. McRoberts?
(A) When there is the time ready for a definite proposition
to be set up.
(Q) What month, considering world and market conditions,
will deal be closed and moneys paid?
(A) This too far ahead, and too MANY changes to set date or
time - but work on these, and we will go farther with it.
(Q) When should we begin working on it, astrologically?
(A) There's already been things set in motion. These, as we
find, will show the greatest period of culmination in
August, or first of September.
(Q) Is there any individual steps that [
257] should know in
addition, so as not to make any mistakes?
(A) Prepare self much in the manner as has been given, and
move along in those ways, opening up those channels as
outlined. Do that.
(Q) In what way would Isaac Lande be of assistance?
(A) There will be rather counsel, as we find here, from many
of those or some of those - and later more that will be as
CONSULTING with, rather than any special condition or place
to be filled in the immediate time. As it advances, then
this may be necessary - or not necessary to be used, other
than as an advisory capacity.
(Q) Why does Lande keep putting [
257] off?
(A) Inability to make those connections that will allow this
to be done.
(Q) Will he be successful on Monday, as he promises now?
(A) Much nearer to it than he has been before, and be
partially ready at least.
(Q) Should [
257] do anything to insist on getting this money
at once?
(A) Press it, but not in a manner as to cause any criticism
from Lande for the SLOWNESS, see? but be rather insistent.
(Q) Should I go to his firm and discuss the matter?
(A) Better with him, and firm when he agrees to it!
(Q) Is there any danger which exists to this money,
considering the insurance policy and contract?
(A) No real danger, other than delays.
(Q) Is the principal fully protected?
(A) Protected.
(Q) What has happened to Edwin Grove Jr. in connection with
the affairs of the Paris Medicine Co?
(A) The activities on the part of some in association with,
that the desires of the body have been interfered with - and,
as it may be termed, the Grove temper is asserting itself!
(Q) Where is he now, should I want to approach him?
(A) He's abroad right now!
(Q) Is there any address I could write him?
(A) The Riviera.
(Q) Is that all that's necessary?
(A) That's all necessary right now.
(Q) How long will he be there?
(A) Three to five weeks, though this may be changed, of
course, then - but there'll be plenty of time.
(Q) Reference the sale finally, what will Grove's attitude
be - considering present affairs?
(A) This is going over and over, and around and around with
the same thing! Carry these things to the position where
there may be a proposition presented, and it will be carried
through!
(Q) Reference chance meeting of [
257] with [
900] in
Washington, D.C., how did it happen, and give [
900] reaction
to same?
(A) This was as an opportunity for each to manifest that
which has been claimed by each in reference to THEIR action
in relations of one to another. These activities are but the
NATURAL reactions that must come from those various
associations that have builded much in the hearts, minds,
even the souls, of each. These they must conduct on their
OWN idea of an ideal. [See 900-465.]
(Q) Should [
257] have taken any other attitude than he took?
(A) This should be answered in self, as to what is the ideal
of thy relationship to thy brother. This one, [
257], and
every other one, should know - he that approaches the Throne
of mercy, and knowing the brother has aught against him, can
only rise to that attitude as held in relationship to that as
the ideal. Or, as has been given by Him on the Mount, he
that has aught against his brother and brings his sacrifice
to the altar, FIRST leave the sacrifice and make amends with
thy brother - THEN may thy sacrifice be acceptable unto Him
that is the Giver of all good and perfect gifts.
[Mat. 5:23--24]
(Q) On Washington trip, reference the Kahnstant Kooler -
what should the next move be to get a successful start in
Washington?
(A) Follow up that which has been set in motion, in the
manner as in keeping with GOOD business, and these will be
carried to a successful - ending? Not an ending, but an
OPENING for LARGER, better associations, in not only this
particular field but others that will arise from time to
time, that may be used in the same manner, or be presented in
the same manner and through the same channels. Even as was
given at the burning bush, use that thou hast in hand - and,
as that is used properly, there will be given that which will
lead on to higher and better things. [Ex. 3:2; 4:2]
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
7/08/32 He obtained
257-86.
7/16/32 He submitted further questions.
REPORTS
7/18/32 He obtained
257-88.
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