This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of January, 1935, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [333], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes. Now, as we find, the conditions are somewhat serious. Those activities in the system from the preventative produce temperature, and make for a great deal of discomfort; and do not insure in the present conditions the prevention of infectious forces from disorders or disturbance.
2. We would add in the present, about the affected parts - not over the portions where the injury has been made, but about same, turpentine with salt. Saturate the salt with turpentine; not as a saturated solution, but DAMPEN with same and apply - NOT ON the affected parts but about them!
3. Also we would keep the heart stimulant, especially if there should be any further indication of the affection of affectations spreading. In these particular conditions the Strychnine would be better, but it should carry with same an eliminant - or an eliminant taken soon afterwards.
4. These, as we find, we would do for the body in the present.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Is there danger of lockjaw?
   (A) Always DANGER from any infections; but, as indicated, use these applications in the present.
7. (Q) Describe just what the condition is, if it isn't lockjaw?
   (A) Infection!
8. (Q) From what does the infection come?
   (A) The injury!
9. (Q) Any other advice?
   (A) This we would do in the present.
10. (Q) How long should the salt and turpentine packs be kept on at a time?
    (A) Until they get cold! Not ON affected parts, but ABOUT same - between there and the body, see? We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 9/24/34 He obtained a Life Rdg., 670-1.
2. 1/01/35 Father, Mr. [333], phoned about 6:30 A.M. saying that [670] had been injured and they were afraid of lockjaw. He wished us to phone the rdg. to him as soon as possible.

REPORTS

1. 1/01/35 GD's note: Immediately after the reading [670-2] I phoned [670]'s father to give him the treatment. He asked me right off if I thought from the reading that there was any hope. He said a mule had chewed [670]'s finger, held on and wouldn't let go; serum had been given, doctor would have removed finger but said it wasn't any use.
2. 1/02/35 Father phoned saying that [670] was better but he wanted a Ck. Rdg., to give further instructions. See 670-3.
3. 10/25/35 Father's reply to Questionnaire:
   Date of First Reading Jan. 1, 1935
   In your opinion did this analysis cover the condition? Yes, accurately.
   Give symptoms of condition described correctly. Fever, swelling of glands in throat, neck, arm pits, groins. General stiffness or rigidity in the muscles. Condition was caused by infection from mule bite on ring finger of left hand.
   Have the suggestions for treatment been followed exactly as given? Yes. Those for the acute condition for 3 weeks.
   For how long? Diet and baths for four months.
   Have improvements resulted? Yes.
   To what extent? Almost complete recovery. Still some traces of toxic poison.
   Comment: Judging from apparent indications substantiated by the doctor's statement the condition was lock jaw and at time first reading was given the doctor stated that within about 12 hours he could tell whether it would be fatal.
   Doctor did not treat this case after the readings were secured except in the nature of dressing the injured member.
4. See subsequent correspondence under 670-3 in re 670-2 and 670-3.

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