This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of October, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1497], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. GC: You will have before you the material mind and body of [1497], whose place of business is at Room ..., ... Ave., N.Y.C., and who is now at the Union League Club, 38 East 37th St., N.Y., in contemplation of this reading.
   The mind and body is deeply concerned with the material and financial welfare of his family and self, and seeks advice and guidance to help his economic illness in the same manner and with the same attitude as he would seek help for physical illness; this, - so as to provide intellectual and material health in order that he may serve his fellow man and show the glory of God according to his training, capacity, talents and experience in this sojourn, - not for his own enrichment, but for security of mind, support of his energies, obligations to his family, - and to make his influence as broad as has been indicated to him through these sources.
   He has been trying to follow the Law of Love and to walk with God, to exercise patience and carry on in the way set before him.
   Please give the body specific advice; - as to his immediate outlook, as to the correctness and effectiveness of his business activities as they have progressed during the last six months, and as to the questions he would like to ask here.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1497]; those circumstances and conditions which confront the body at this time; together with the endeavors which are being made in those activities in relationships to things, conditions and people; as well as the information which has been given the entity respecting the abilities and the activities in which the entity may give the fuller or greater expression of self.
3. As we find, progress is being made by the entity; and there should in the future or near future be associations and connections that will enable the entity to make for greater progress in securing or having greater economic assurance for self and dependents.
4. These to be sure do not come of themselves alone, but the needs of the general conditions and the abilities and the expressed willingness of the entity to serve in those capacities or channels through which there may be the carrying on of such are the manners, the means as we find for such assurance.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Do any of the inventions I have been developing offer the quickest source of income at the present time?
   (A) As we find, that which offers the quickest return will be affiliation or association with corporation or organization as the activities of the entity are directed in those directions.
   While the inventions and the problems as they present themselves will offer opportunities, the retaining as a director or counsellor will make for the quicker returns.
7. (Q) The invention of the Automobile, Bus and Taxicab Air-Conditioner has been redesigned and replanned to overcome the objections of the engineers to whom it was submitted this summer and by whom it was rejected. Much hard work, research and analysis has been given to develop a practical arrangement which I believe to be outstanding. Patents are being applied for on the structures shown in a blue brochure now in the right hand drawer of my desk. Is this invention now ready for acceptance by those equipped to manufacture it?
   (A) As we find it is in the conditions for acceptance by some of those to whom overtures have been made for the manufacture and distribution of this particular business.
   This as we find will prove to be a most VALUABLE asset to those manufacturers of such conveyances upon which such may be used. Not only in the Automotive but in all natures of that character.
8. (Q) Should it be offered to an automobile manufacturer, or to a manufacturer who can sell to all automobile companies?
   (A) To one who may sell to ALL automobile companies.
9. (Q) Has the prospective purchaser already been introduced to me?
   (A) As indicated, there have been recent developments. This is indicated in the latter questions here - these are well to be considered.
10. (Q) Is there a strong likelihood of the Budd Mfg. Co. of Phila., Pa., purchasing the invention of the automobile air conditioner through Pinkham's efforts or otherwise?
    (A) These we find will receive consideration, and there are prospects of this being used through these channels.
11. (Q) May I depend on effective cooperation from Spencer Pinkham, lawyer, whose office is on the 23rd floor at 30 Broad St., N.Y.C., to make contacts leading to the sale of any of the inventions I have been developing?
    (A) These are very good, and as indicated these offer channels for activity in the near future.
12. (Q) May I depend on effective cooperation from Geo. H. Thornley, who lives at the Union League Club in N.Y. and whose place of business is with Erwin Wasey Advertising Agency in the Graybar Bldg., 420 Lexington Ave., N.Y.C.?
    (A) This is very good.
13. (Q) Is there likelihood that Mr. Wasey will purchase the invention of the electric razor?
    (A) Not until there are some little conditions ironed out. But as we find there is a likelihood of this being consummated.
14. (Q) Regarding the Air Conditioner invention, how soon may the sale of this invention be consummated?
    (A) In the next thirty to forty to sixty days.
15. (Q) The invention of the Low-Cost, Electric Room Air-Conditioner which these sources stated would need combination with other patents, has been added to by the body's invention of a new rotary compressor and a complete redesign of the air-conditioner itself. This structure is also shown in a blue brochure now in the right hand drawer of my desk. Is this invention now ready for sale to a manufacturer?
    (A) As we find, it is ready for consideration. But there will needs be some further developments as this is put into practical application in the use of bringing to such places, rooms or the like, the better activity.
16. (Q) Does it now depend on other patents?
    (A) Not necessarily.
17. (Q) Has the most likely manufacturer to purchase it been introduced to me?
    (A) This as we find is still a question. But through those channels being opened, there is a likelihood of due and proper consideration.
18. (Q) Which of the following companies now consider or will consider this invention most favorably? Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co., Springfield, Mass.; Crocker-Wheeler Electric Co. of Ampere, N.J., May Oil Burner Corp. of Baltimore, Md., or De Laval Separator Co. of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.?
    (A) The De Laval Separator Company of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. While Westinghouse will give consideration, it will take a LONGER time - though they are equipped for the better activity. As we find, however, De Laval may be induced to give this the thorough trial the sooner.
19. (Q) Will the invention of the Sanitary Electric Razor as being drawn up in my office, be acceptable for sale to a manufacturer?
    (A) There needs be some new activities or developments here; though, as has been indicated, it may be expected to be considered seriously by Wasey.
20. (Q) An experimental model of an electric, high-frequency exterminator for treating infested food products against worms, and insects, is now being operated at 461 Fourth Ave. (4th floor), N.Y.C., in the laboratory of Allen A. Canton and Alfred G. Kay. This device uses modulated, high-voltage vibrations which act with great speed to exterminate insects. It would have wide usefulness in the food industry. Is it possible to perfect this invention to acceptable and commercial usefulness in the near future?
    (A) This as we find is possible. And it would be one wherein there would be little of the real food value disturbed by the very activity necessary. In fact, MANY of those would be benefitted by the use of same in the exterminating of insect or conditions which disturb fruits and vegetables. This as we find only needs to be used in such a way and manner that it may be the ultra-violet and not merely the violet ray; or so that the ultra-violet with ITS high-frequency passes through same, see?
21. (Q) Does it promise the outstanding results hoped for it, in service to the public, to the food industry, and in financial returns to the inventor and to me?
    (A) As has been indicated.
22. (Q) Will the present patent claims now applied for be sustained?
    (A) This will become a question, dependent upon the manner in which containers are used in which the treatment of such may be carried on.
23. (Q) Can I expect a connection for retaining my services through the agency of Benjamin A. Javits, an attorney, whose office is on the 21st floor of 165 B'way, N.Y.C., with any of the following companies? Crocker-Wheeler Electric Co. of Ampere, N.J., Nat'l Union Radio Co. of Newark, N.J., Emerson Radio and Phonograph Co. of 111 8th Ave., N.Y.C., and Gray Telephone Pay Station Co. of Hartford, Conn.?
    (A) As has been indicated, these are the channels through which there may be expected the quickest financial returns to the body. Yes, through these there may be expected a retainer, - possibly more than one - if so desired.
24. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self - Special Delivery
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1497-5.

REPORTS

1. 2/25/39 He obtained a special reading on his automotive air conditioner - See 1497-11.
2. 2/27/39 He obtained another reading, special, on the static eliminator - See 1497-12.

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