This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas T. Johnston, Harbor Acres, Port Washington, Long Island, New York, this 27th day of January, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [261], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn 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], present in this room; this we have had before, in part.
2. In the physical forces of the body we find in many respects conditions very good. While there are still those things, as we find, that may be very helpful to the better physical functioning of the body, if there is produced better assimilations throughout the system we would find the reactions to be much more satisfactory. [See previous readings on his gastritis.]
3. There are still some of those effects of the tissue in the muco-membrane activity of the digestive forces that make for disturbing factors in there being produced the proper relationships in the elements in the body. Hence we would add those properties that would make for the assimilation with the gastric forces of the digestive organs and produce a better reaction. Then, we would take at times internally very small quantities of Lactated Pepsin in Milk of Bismuth; just after eating. This will be found to be most helpful in the assimilations for the body. Take half to a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth in half a glass of water, with three to five drops of Lactated Pepsin. It is not necessary that this be taken every day, but whenever there has been or is the feeling of the fullness that sometimes occurs - or when there have been those reactions from, not a heavy headache, but, lack of the assimilation being carried on through the body. These we would do and, as we find, it would bring better reactions for the body in the present.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Since the last reading [261-10] there have been many changes in our monetary system, in government finances, and in general business methods and activity. The changes are more pleasing to the progressive and radical than to the conservative groups. Are the changes in future to become more or less radical?
   (A) Become less radical.
6. (Q) Is the present improvement in business caused primarily by fundamental underlying causes, or is it brought about by the large governmental expenditures, and is it likely to continue and be of long duration or to be of short duration?
   (A) This, to be sure, would be dependent upon the activities of individuals as related to the changes that have come about. While, as we find, a great deal has been dependent upon the large amounts that have been expended by the government, the basic and the psychological effect this change has had has been and is creating fundamental and basic activities that will make for a long and continued growth back toward normalcy, and eventually to an exceptional expansion in the proper directions; provided, to be sure, as indicated, there are not complications that arise from outside influences. If the conditions are kept more as to the material activities, and the outside influences are brought to be more and more in accord with the basic principles, then - we will find - these will continue to be on the improve.
7. (Q) National Bancservice Corporation finished the past year again with substantial losses. The situation appears to be somewhat improved, however. Have you any suggestions as to how to bring about further improvement, particularly for the Wilson H. Lee Company?
   (A) As we find, in considering all the phases of those things and conditions that make for an improvement, there have been some fundamental activities that have not only been helpful in making the conditions more hopeful, but the general outlook in the conditions of the general affairs as related to these activities. Hence we would not find, or do not find in the immediate future, any radical or specific changes would be made; but rather let it be the continued use or follow up of those policies and activities that have been in this direction.
8. (Q) Is the outlook for the New York Monotype Composition Company sufficiently bright for me to continue to be lenient to George Lord, or should I attempt to force payment in accordance with the terms contained in the contract of sale?
   (A) As we find, it will be necessary to rather insist upon the payment. For, while the outlook upon the situations respecting Lord and associations in these directions is still hopeful, and to be too insistent may bring about those conditions that would make it much harder, we would insist upon keeping a very close check upon those activities. And while not have it hanging as an omen over the activities, still be rather insistent.
   This is hardly to the body understood, yet - as we find - there will be, with the next meeting with Lord or the associates, some conditions arise that will rather enlighten the body respecting these suggestions here.
9. (Q) Since the last reading I have been active in helping prepare the Code of Fair Competition for the Graphic Arts Industries, acting as Chairman of the Code Committee of the Lithographic Industry. I am now National Code Director for that industry. Is this activity one in which I can be of real service, and should I plan to give a substantial amount of time to it?
   (A) One in which the body, with its qualifications and abilities, may be of a real service; and, as we find, for many reasons that will develop as the activities progress and as these are put into the actual acting forces in the actions of all concerned and influenced by the same, there will be a real service by giving self's time and purposes in this direction.
10. (Q) Is this activity one that might be permanent or be a stepping stone to another one that might be permanent, and if so is it one that I am qualified for or would be happy in?
    (A) One that the body is qualified for, as indicated, and is a stepping stone for one that may be permanent in its effect upon all that are interested in or aided by these qualifications that are being set up in this direction.
11. (Q) I have expanded somewhat my investment counsel activities. Should I attempt to go further along this line, or am I spreading out into too many things?
    (A) Not well to spread out in too many things. While in this counsel, as we find, there will be some activities that will require the spreading out somewhat more yet in this direction, but as the body will find in its activities and associations that these may be too broad, yet they need to be broad sufficient that there may be given the room for the necessary requirements in serving the better in these capacities.
12. (Q) The Codisco plan is still alive, although its promoters have not succeeded with its development. I have personally invested over twice what I originally contemplated. Should the plan be abandoned or, if not, should I disassociate myself from it entirely and take my loss?
    (A) To disassociate entirely would be to take a considerable loss, with the considerations of what has been expended in this direction. As indicated, there should have been - through the associations of those connected with same - the abilities for those in the direct charge, or in the activities, to have fulfilled more than has been since last we had same here. To disassociate, and to take loss, would be to bring down upon all of those the impossibility of ever meeting the needs, with that which has the opportunity of meeting the needs that may be necessary for making this Codisco into an active organization - that may not only work out, but that would not make so great a loss - or no loss. Hence we will find that, while we would not make more reliable for further directions in this, it may be kept alive by those activities that may be more to the liking, more to the satisfaction of all, if a little more time yet is given.
13. (Q) Trials have been made at selling Shav-Easys by direct mail at $2 per Shav-Easy and using sales literature similar to that in my brief case downstairs. A small test before Christmas was promising - a present and large test is proving disappointing. Have you any suggestions as to price, literature, lists used or as to the likelihood of success in marketing this article by direct mail?
    (A) As we find, while there have been discouraging reactions, as yet this article can be marketed - through lists that may be supplied more from certain types that reach a little different character of prospective customer, that the changes would be more in keeping with that which has been promised in these directions.
    As to the change in the price, this we do not find would be well - but there might be some change in the type of literature, or the manner in which it may be presented through the types of lists that are more in accord with that being required; for a great deal of competition, of course, is being offered in those directions where the supply or demand in the same region to the prospective customers is, in this field of activity, by the free. Yet these will soon pass from the stage of activity, and we wouldn't give this up yet - for, as we find, this may be made a real success.
14. (Q) Where can such lists be found?
    (A) Those that go-more direct to not exactly the rural, but more of the rural than to many of those on the lists that have been used heretofore. As we find, through companies such as the Comfort, such as the weekly distribution through the middle west - as the Capper publications; as the same types or natures that go not exactly to the cheaper but the more moderate. See?
15. (Q) Would selling through retail stores prove more successful, and if so at what retail price?
    (A) If they are able to be put into the dollar range, for certain stores that make a specialty of these, it would be very well - but, as we find, it would not be so well as that which may be maintained through the direct sale.
16. (Q) Are the glasses secured since the last reading [261-10, Par. 12-A--13-A] right for my eyes?
    (A) Yes, these are very good - and should prove strengthening; though at times they do tire in the present, they will be helpful for the eyes.
17. (Q) There is a tender spot in the region of my gall bladder. Do you find anything wrong here? [See previous readings on his gastritis.]
    (A) Poor assimilation, as we have indicated, in the lacteal ducts. If there will be added the properties indicated, with the intestinal tract or colon kept clear - until the condition may be removed by the activities of the principles that will be formed by these, it will be removed entirely. It is a tendency for the lacteals to regurgitate through the system.
18. (Q) Have you any other suggestions as to my present or future activities?
    (A) If you will follow those in hand, respecting the activities in the larger groups that influence the relationships of many an individual, and those in the finance, and those in all the organizations, you'll have your hands pretty full! Do these well, and then keep the body physically fit, and - as we find - it would be the better to keep much in line with that which has been indicated, only expanding in those directions outlined - and not in too great an extent there, for the good of self and of all concerned; that is, self from the welfare of self.
19. (Q) Would it be well to have a reading for any other member of my family? If so, which one and what kind of reading?
    (A) This would rather be chosen from the circumstances and conditions that exist in each of their activities and their associations, and should come rather from within self than from suggestions from outside forces.
20. (Q) Any other suggestions for the body at this time?
    (A) Be rather mindful regarding the physical outlook, as indicated - see? Not that there should be neglected those outlines that have already been followed, or that this present suggestion should be the ONLY application, but continue those that have been indicated that are helpful in making the coordination of all portions of the body from time to time, adding the specific that has just been given - to make for the better welfare. These, as we find, will bring the more normal influences in the activities, making the body the better channel for the active influences that must of necessity come through the greatest relationships and activities of the body; and the better mental and physical reactions may be expected.
21. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/24/33 He obtained Business reading, 261-10, answering questions.
2. 1/27/34 He was present, submitting further questions.

REPORTS

1. 5/03/34 He obtained emergency Check Physical reading, 261-12 for gastritis.
2. 11/22/34 He obtained Business reading, 261-13 answering further questions.

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