This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 24th day of June, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [261], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [261] and Mrs. [772].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [261]; this we have had before.
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Since last reading many bills have been passed by Congress, some either directly inflationary or potentially so in the discretion of the President. Commodity and security prices have moved forward substantially and business generally has materially improved. Do the probabilities favor an orderly return to normal, or is the country in for uncontrolled inflation with the attendant evils?
   (A) As we find from the general outlook, the general situations that exist, there will be more of an orderly return to normalcy.
   There will be some flares in some directions over the general economic conditions, and economic conference activities that are in session, yet in the whole no uncontrolled inflation - as we find - will come about.
4. (Q) The reorganization of National Bancservice Corporation is practically completed. The business of the several units continues very unsatisfactory, however, with substantial losses monthly. The National Industry Recovery act should help the printing industry when operative for that industry. There will be considerable delay. Can the printing companies survive?
   (A) As we find, unless there can be some substantial change in some of the activities, this would become very questionable.
   However, with those activities set in motion that we have indicated in both approaches heretofore to this condition, and with the renewed optimism among the clientele that should be approached, these - as we find - may be materially assisted and, with this assistance, be able as would be said - to "weather" the circumstance, or the conditions.
   As we find, it would be necessary, however, that there be a more definite bid made for the opening of these connections in the various lines or connections that have been intimated.
5. (Q) In Rogers Kellogg Stillson Company we have adopted the policy of taking on additional salesmen to increase sales. We have already taken on one and are taking on two more. Should these three added to present salesmen be sufficient?
   (A) They should. With the necessary stimuli for their CONCERTED activity. That is, do not let them overlap one another in their efforts, but be as concerted activity - see?
6. (Q) Would it be to the advantage of National Bancservice Corporation for me to devote much time and energy in helping prepare the codes of fair practice for the printing and lithographic industries? Should I do it, or can my time be better utilized?
   (A) There has already been given the intimation that as much of the body's time as possible (mentally and physically), that can be devoted to any activity that deals with the policies and with the activities of the organization, will be most helpful and most beneficial.
   The body is competent and capable of giving the proper impetus to this part of the program, and - as we find - the time would be well spent, considering the general conditions that exist.
7. (Q) I have told the other officers of Codisco that I cannot supply further funds after this month. Unless funds can be secured from some source operations must cease. The most logical sources of funds, it seems to me, are manufacturers of electrical appliances and supplies who would directly benefit if Codisco is operated successfully. Is this correct, and - if so - is it probable that funds can be secured this month?
   (A) As we find, there is an individual in this organization (rather a fat man, and fair) that has also gotten the idea that has been presented in this direction, and who is capable of - and who has the proper connections to - approach this branch, that would benefit by this activity of Codisco. And, there should be the sufficient funds, sufficient capital interested, to not hinder further operations - or the carrying on.
8. (Q) I have in my pocket an article which has been called a Shav-Easy, which is supposed to - and apparently does improve a razor blade and add to its life. I have become associated with Richard Wightman of Saybrook, Connecticut, in forming a company for the sale of this article. It is proposed to sell by means of women canvassers and by direct mail - both on a trial basis. While the potential market is very large there can be no repeat sales. For a permanent business other articles should be added which would have a repetitive feature. Is it worthwhile trying to make this into a permanent business, or should only the Shav-Easy be sold and when no more can be sold the company dissolve?
   (A) This, as seen from a practical aspect, deserves some serious consideration. There is little or no doubt but that this article, handled in this manner, CAN be "put over", as would be said, in a big way.
   The potential market, when considered seriously, would last for such an article much longer than would be considered at first thought.
   And, there is no reason why there should not be added other articles that may be of a more repetitive nature or even those of more a kindred nature - that might not be repeated in the same way and manner.
   Hence, as we would give, would be the consideration of the organization to be that of rather with the ability TO dissolve when the field is covered, provided there has NOT been obtained other products or articles that might be considered to be in the same field - see?
9. (Q) Are the prospects favorable for selling large quantities of Shav-Easys at a profit?
   (A) Just as we have indicated. With this manner, this policy, and the product itself having those things that are worthwhile, there is little doubt but that this may be made a real success.
10. (Q) If other articles should be added, should this be done now - and what articles should be added?
    (A) As we find, it would be the preferable to set the machinery of the operations on the present article, and choose others as they are presented from time to time that would be capable - or plausible things to distribute to the same class or character of an outlet, see?
11. (Q) I am acting as investment counsel to several people, one on a substantial fee basis. Is this a type of business for which I am qualified and which I should attempt to expand, or can I better devote my energies in other directions?
    (A) If there will be considered that which has been given the body, regarding the abilities in fields of such an activity, it will be seen that the developments of the entity's abilities in the mental field of a material activity have been such that qualify self to go far in this field. This would not hinder the body from using the abilities in the capacity of an aid, and of an effectual aid, in the other fields at the present; but when these have reached such proportions as to require or demand the greater part of the entity's time and abilities, don't try to cover too much.
    We would advise, then - Read that which has been given self, and then it will be seen that it is well to qualify in this field!
12. (Q) Have you any comments to make on my general physical condition? [See previous readings for gastritis.]
    (A) As we find, there have been periods when it is very satisfactory; and some - since last we had it - when it has been very unsatisfactory.
    So long as there has been the rather strict adherence to playing as much as working, or keeping an even balance, it has been better.
    We would be a little bit more consistent along that line, then, and we would find better results in the general welfare from the physical viewpoint.
13. (Q) At the last reading [261-9] it was suggested that I have my eyes tested for glasses after several osteopathic treatments. Are they now ready? If so, would you give the necessary prescription?
    (A) We may give the prescription here, but it would be better for these to be given or prepared by a competent optometrist - or one that would make the proper tests; for we will find there is the necessary alteration in the vision that exists between the right and the left eye. While these are not so materially different, there will be nearer the one-sixteenth of a cylinder difference in the grinding of the lens.
14. (Q) Who would you suggest that I go to, in New York?
    (A) One that is a COMPETENT - or a QUALIFIED - optometrist; this is preferable even to what is called the ordinary oculist, for the optometrist will be more sincere than MOST oculists will!
15. (Q) The treatment given for hay fever [261-8, Par. 26-A] afforded temporary relief only. By also using Zyl or Vem, both of which have a petrolatum base, I can keep reasonably comfortable. Any further suggestion?
    (A) We would keep these in this direction; that is, keeping comfortable by the use of the combination - but we would also have those corrections made occasionally (not so that they become rote) that will assist in ERADICATING the cause of this return, see? that is, the osteopathic adjustments or manipulations, that will aid in these applications being more effective in keeping comfortable - see?
16. (Q) The small growth on the first finger of my right hand [See 261-9, Par. 34-A] is still there. Should anything further be done?
    (A) This may be massaged with pure castor oil and be removed, see?
17. (Q) How often?
    (A) About twice a day; before retiring and when arising.
18. (Q) Any further advice for the body at this time?
    (A) Keep in the way of keeping those policies, those ideals that have been ever the basis of the self's activities. These are well.
19. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 5/06/33 He obtained Business reading, 261-9.
2. 6/24/33 He was present with his wife, submitting further questions.

REPORTS

1. 8/03/33 [261] wrote: "...I have been extremely busy both on regular business and in addition on one of the Codes of Fair Competition under the National Industrial Recovery Act..."
2. 10/31/33 See personal message under 254-70, Par. 14-A.
3. 1/22/34 He referred Mrs. [495] for a Physical reading.
4. 1/27/34 He obtained Business reading, 261-11.

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