5/01/36 Letter to A.R.E. members and general A.R.E. mailing
list:
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT
Incorporated
Virginia Beach, Virginia
From time to time the physical readings given by Mr. Edgar
Cayce have contained formulas for compounds and instructions
for making appliances that have a much more general
application than the single use by the individual for
whom originally recommended. Some of these formulas and
instructions have been repeated in a sufficient number of
readings so that it has been possible to secure reports of
the effectiveness of their use from numerous individuals.
Other readings have urged that some of these remedies be
marketed commercially, not only that their benefits may
be experienced by a greater number of people, but so that
profits accruing from their sale may be used to further
the work and objectives of the Association for Research
and Enlightenment, Inc.
The Association has itself made some attempts along this
line, but lack of time that could be devoted to this work
by the very limited staff of the Association and lack of
necessary funds have made impossible for any continuous
effort or the carrying out of any logical plan for expansion.
Acting upon the belief that the manufacturing and
distribution commercially of the specific remedies
given in readings of Mr. Cayce can be best accomplished
by a separate organization formed for that purpose,
representatives of the Association in November 1935
incorporated under the laws of Delaware the Health Home
Remedies Corporation. The Association has turned over
to the new corporation all of its present formulas that
are suitable for general use and has received in exchange
85% of the Common Stock of the Corporation. The control
of the Corporation is at all times to be in the hands of
the Association.
During the month of February 1936, Mr. Thomas B. House
was engaged as general manager and is now actively at work
in the offices of the Corporation in the Essex Building,
Norfolk, Virginia. Funds have been made available to
purchase the necessary preliminary equipment and supplies
and to make up small quantities of the remedies which are
to be given first attention. Funds are also assured to
carry the minimum overhead expenses until mid-summer.
It is planned to start with IPSAB, a remedy for pyorrhea;
T-I-M, a relief for hemorrhoids; "Carbon Ash," which has
been used effectively internally and externally; and the
Wet Cell and Radio-Active Appliances. Certain clinical
reports are necessary before general distribution can be
carried on. Arrangements have been made to secure these
reports.
Progress will undoubtedly be slow especially during the
early months when further research and experimentation
will be necessary. While every effort will be made to
keep expenses as low as practicable, the rapidity of
progress and the accomplishment of the desired ultimate
results will depend to a certain extent upon the expenditures
made. For this purpose funds in excess of those now assured
will be required. It is proposed to raise these funds by
the sale of stock of the new corporation.
The Association is naturally much interested in the success
of the corporation, not from just an altruistic point of
view, but also from a selfish point of view, for if the
corporation should meet with success at least some of the
funds so necessary for the expansion of the activities of
the Association will become available.
It is felt that many members of the Association will wish
to help the Corporation over the rough spots that are
encountered by any new business organization starting
in such a small way. It is felt that other members might
well criticise the Association if the Corporation should
later meet with any substantial success and they had not
been given an opportunity to subscribe to its shares.
Accordingly, this letter is being addressed to Active and
Associate members of the Association. In an accompanying
memorandum are given details with regard to the new
Corporation and as to how its participating Preferred
Stock may be subscribed for at this time. There is also
enclosed a subscription blank.
Stock in the Health Home Remedies Corporation should in no
sense be considered as an investment at this time. Members
subscribing to its shares should consider rather that they
are making a contribution to help the Association and its
work, a contribution which may at some future date be repaid
and which may even become more profitable to the subscriber
as well as to the Association. No one, however, should
subscribe for more than he can afford to lose if the hoped
for objectives should not materialize.
Very truly yours, [signed] L. B. Cayce [Leslie B. Cayce,
Edgar Cayce's father]
President
PROSPECTUS
HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION
500 SHARES
PREFERRED STOCK (PARTICIPATING)
PAR VALUE $100
These securities have not been registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, because such securities are believed
to be exempted from registration. But such exemption, if
available, in no sense indicates approval by the Commission
of the merits of these securities.
HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION
ESSEX BUILDING
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
500 SHARES PREFERRED STOCK
PAR VALUE $100
These securities have not been registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, because such securities are believed
to be exempted from registration. But such exemption, if
available, in no sense indicates approval by the Commission
of the merits of these securities.
HISTORY
Health Home Remedies Corporation was incorporated in
November, 1935, under the laws of the State of Delaware.
PURPOSES
The purposes of the Corporation as set forth in the
Certificate of Incorporation are, in part, as follows:
"To engage in, carry on and conduct (either alone or
through or in connection with any corporation,
partnership or other entity) the business of chemists,
druggists and manufacturers of and dealers in medical,
chemical, therapeutic, pharmaceutical and all other
compounds, preparations and materials, in all its branches,
and to manufacture, compound, prepare, bottle, package and
transport and to buy, sell, import, export, distribute
(whether at wholesale or at retail) trade and deal in
all manner of drugs, medicines and remedies (whether
proprietary or otherwise), chemicals, extracts, tinctures,
ointments and all kinds and manner of pharmaceutical,
chemical, electrical, medicinal, therapeutic, surgical
and scientific preparations, materials, apparatus,
mechanisms, devices, modalities and articles and
physicians', dentists, and hospital supplies."
CAPITALIZATION
The authorized capitalization of the Corporation is:
Preferred Stock $100 par value - 500 shares
Common Stock $1 par value - 1,000 shares
The Preferred Stock is entitled to regular cumulative
dividends at the rate of $6 a share quarterly on the first
days of January, April, July and October and, in addition,
is entitled to participate with the Common Stock in all
further dividends to an amount equal for each share of the
Preferred Stock to one-half the amount paid on each share
of the Common Stock. The Preferred Stock is subject to
redemption, in whole or from time to time in part, on any
quarterly dividend payment date at $120 a share plus any
unpaid regular cumulative dividends and is entitled, in
the event of liquidation or dissolution, to a prior payment
of $100 a share plus any unpaid regular cumulative dividends
and is entitled to participate with the Common Stock in
distribution of assets remaining thereafter to an amount
equal for each share of the Preferred Stock to one-half
the amount paid on each share of the Common Stock.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the holders
of Preferred Stock shall have no voting rights with respect
to such stock, all voting rights being vested exclusively in
the holders of the Common Stock.
MANAGEMENT
The directors of the Corporation chosen to serve until the
next annual meeting are Douglas T. Johnston, Dale Parker and
Hugh Lynn Cayce.
The officers are as follows:
President - Douglas T. Johnston, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York.
Vice-President - Hugh Lynn Cayce, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Treasurer - Dale Parker, 25 Broad Street, New York.
Secretary - Reed B. Dawson, One Wall Street, New York.
Asst. Secretary - Hazel L. Purdy, One Wall Street, New York.
Asst. Treasurer - Florence I. Benner, 25 Broad Street,
New York.
General Manager - Thomas B. House, Essex Building, Norfolk,
Virginia.
CONTROL
Eighty-five percent of the Common Stock of the Corporation
has been issued to the Association for Research and
Enlightenment, Incorporated, which company it is intended
will at all times own the controlling interest of the
Corporation.
PRESENT OFFERING
In order to raise the initial funds necessary for the
activities of the Corporation there are now offered shares
of the Preferred Stock of the Corporation at a price of $100
per share. Payment may be made in full with subscription or
in installments, 25% with subscription and 25% during each of
the three following months. It is hoped that subscriptions
will be received at this time for at least 200 shares.
SUBSCRIPTION BLANK
Date.........., 1936
Dale Parker, Treasurer,
Health Home Products Corporation,
25 Broad Street,
New York, N.Y.
Dear Sir:
I hereby subscribe to ... shares of Preferred Stock of Health
Home Remedies Corporation, having a par value of $100 per
share.
Enclosed is my check for $... representing payment in full
for the amount of my subscription.
or
Enclosed is my check for $... representing payment of 25%
of the amount of my subscription, and I agree to pay an
additional 25% during each of the next three months.
Certificates of stock are to be registered as follows:
Name..............................................
Address...........................................
Very truly yours,
(Signature).............................
5/02/36 D. T. Johnston's ltr. to HLC:
DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON
Graybar Building
New York
MOhawk 4-0350
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Dear Hugh Lynn:
Enclosed herewith is Certificate No. C 2 for 50 shares
of common stock of the Health Home Remedies Corporation,
registered in your name.
I trust that you all had a comfortable trip home and arrived
safely.
With best regards to you all,
Sincerely yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston
5/06/36 See
1800-26.
5/06/36 HLC's ltr. to D. T. Johnston:
Douglas T. Johnston
420 Lexington Avenue,
New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Your letter of May 2, enclosing the certificate for 50 shares
of Common stock of the Health Home Remedies Corporation.
Thank you very much for any part you may have in carrying
this for me. I hope to be able to handle this item myself
a bit later.
I held the printing on the prospectus until my return here.
The same grade of paper and work is costing us $10.40 in
comparison with the $30 price I obtained in New York.
I have forwarded the letters to my grandfather for his
signature and expect to have the printed prospectus tomorrow
or the following day. I have most of the envelopes addressed
and will get this material out just as quickly as possible.
The dates for the Congress have been set as June 27, 28, 29
and 30. If it meets with your approval we will open with the
Board Meeting on Saturday, June 27, at 12 o'clock. The first
meeting will take place Saturday evening. I will write you
later about the details of the program.
In the rush before leaving for New York I was not able to
complete the Case [
1089] readings. I will finish this up
and send it to you as soon as I am able to get to it.
Enclosed you will find our check for $30 as the first refund
on the Detroit fund. I will write you in more detail about
this later. I am also enclosing an itemized statement on
the contributions for your information. Apparently I am
going to have to write some personal letters on this.
Sincerely yours, Hugh
ITEMIZED DETROIT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
Miller..................................$ 5.00
Fox........................................5.00
Luff.......................................5.00
Boggs......................................1.00
Wells......................................1.00
M. Davis...................................2.00
Penn.......................................2.00
Williams...................................1.00
Poss.......................................2.00
Macsherry..................................5.00
Total...............$ 29.00
Assoc.......................6.00
$ 35.00
Advanced................................$475.00
Balance Due.............................$440.00
5/06/36 HLC's ltr. to Dale Parker:
Mr. Dale Parker
25 Broad Street,
New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Parker:
Your letter containing the check for $240 was received and
turned over to House for deposit and entrance on his books
as suggested by you. I regret not catching this slip when
I went over your letter and figures in New York.
I received the Certificate for 50 shares of common stock
from Mr. Johnston. May I take this opportunity of thanking
you for whatever part you played in carrying this for me.
I hope at a little later date to be able to take care of
this item myself.
Thank you very much for all your many kindnesses while we
were in New York. The opportunity of meeting and talking
with an individual like you is a real help and inspiration.
The dates for the Congress have been definitely set for June
27, 28, 29, and 30. The meeting of the Board of Trustees
will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 12 o'clock. The first
regular meeting of the Congress will take place that evening.
A complete program will soon be in the mails. I certainly
hope you can arrange to be here if even for just the
weekend.
The first letters and prospectus will go out just as soon
as I can get them back from Nashville with my grand father's
signature. I held the printing until return here. The
New York price on the four page prospectus was $30. The
local cost is $10.40, and will answer our purpose nicely,
I think.
My family ask to be remembered to you.
Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
2/27/68 W. McGarey's ltr. to GDT:
THE OLIVE TREE MEDICAL GROUP
The Olive Tree Professional Square
4018 North 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Mrs. Gladys Davis Turner
P.O. Box 595
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Dear Gladys:
On page 8 of Dr. Pahnke's report on M.S., on line 6, under
Treatment Outline, he has written 30 grains of zinc - this
should be 30 grams of zinc. I believe we've written about
this before and I'm sure in some places it has been
corrected, but I think this is something real important
to have accurate so I'm sending this note about it again.
Sincerely, [signed] Bill [William A. McGarey, M.D.]
WAMcG:rg
cc/Edgar Evans Cayce
3/05/68 Memo from EEC:
Best to check ORIGINAL readings to see whether GRAINS or
GRAMS were suggested.
3/06/68 Memo from GDT: Bill, I think the confusion must have
started with page 4 of the booklet on Appliances which has
30 GRAMS - but then on page 27 the reading quote gives 30
GRAINS. I think Pahnke's survey on MS is correct, saying
30 grains, since he read all the readings on the appliance
from the original (on microfilm). Enclosed are quotes from
readings, the 1800-25 [Par. 19] being the formula used by
Gray Salter, EEC and then Marsden Godfrey all those years.
Unless I hear from you to the contrary, I'll only make
corrections on p. 4 of the booklet, to indicate GRAINS.
Thanks for everything, [signed] Gladys
3/11/68 W. McGarey's ltr. to GDT:
THE OLIVE TREE MEDICAL GROUP
The Olive Tree Professional Square
4018 North 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Mrs. Gladys Davis Turner
P.O. Box 595
Va. Beach, Va.
Dear Gladys:
I received your note about the wet cell and the amount of
zinc needed. There is still, I am sure, an error in
understanding this particular amount to be used in the wet
cell appliance.
In a number of readings that I have studied in reference to
muscular dystrophy and scleroderma, the amount of zinc
recommended has been 6 drams. Six drams is equivalent to
one ounce, approximately. It is also equivalent to 30
grams. When the readings were given the grains and grams
might well be confused either in transcription or in the
words as they were used. However there can be no mistaking
when he uses 6 drams as an amount. In addition to this, in
reading
44-1, Par. 13, you will find the instructions as
follows:
2 gallons rain water
1 pound common charcoal
1 pound copper sulphate
1 ounce sulphuric acid CP
1 ounce zinc
This particular appliance was to be charged before being
used. Again, in reading
2947-1, Par. 11 the amounts are:
2 pounds copper sulphate
1 1/2 ounces sulphuric acid
3 1/2 drams zinc
1/2 pound willow charcoal
Again, in
4613-1, Par. 4, there is the following
construction:
1 pound copper sulphate
1 ounce sulphuric acid
3 ounces willow charcoal
5 drams common zinc
6 ounces heavy sea salt
These are in addition to the ones on the previously
mentioned diseases which are not here at home but at the
office, and I could look those up. However I am well
convinced that he would not give 6 drams or 5 drams or
one ounce or 3 1/2 drams of zinc in a number of readings,
and then change to 30 grains which is only a fraction of
an ounce.
I believe this is important enough that this inconsistency
should be clarified once and for all. I do not think that
Pahnke's survey on this is correct using grains. If it is,
then perhaps it doesn't really make any difference how much
of the zinc is used. This seems to be a very difficult thing
to understand anyhow.
Gladys, I'm sending a copy of your letter (answer) back to
you so that you'll have the information at hand along with
this letter. I think the reading in 1800-25 [Par. 19] was
a mistake in transcribing, and should also be corrected.
As you note I am sending a copy of this to Edgar Evans Cayce
for his reaction.
Sincere regards, [signed] Bill [William A. McGarey, M.D.]
WAMcG:rg
cc/E. E. Cayce
3/23/68 E. E. Cayce's ltr. to W. McGarey:
1565 Michigan Ave.
Virginia Beach, Va.
Dr. William A. McGarey
The Olive Tree Professional Square
4018 North 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Dear Dr. McGarey:
In the booklet I prepared on the appliances on page 4 the
quantity of zinc to be used is given as 30 grams, on pg. 8
Fig. 3 it is 30 grams and on pg. 27 it says 30 grains (which
should be corrected I think to 30 grams).
Upon receiving your letter I checked at the ARE library under
the heading Appliances, Wet Cell, Construction and found
seven different readings (a complete list of the ingredients
together with type poles and the ailment device was suggested
for is on separate sheet of paper enclosed with this letter).
READING # QUANTITY - ZINC
4655-2 3 drams
44-1 1 ounce
4491-1 6 drams
4613-1 5 drams
161-5 3 drams
5547-1 6 drams
1800-25 30 grains
2947-1 3 1/2 drams
To further complicate the problem you have to decide whether
Cayce was using Apothecaries weight or Avoirdupois weight:-
Apothecaries weight:- 1 dram equals 3.888 grams equal 60
grains equals 1/8 ounce
Avoirdupois weight:- 1 dram equals 1.772 grams equals 27.34
grains equals 1/16 ounce
Supposedly a grain is the same in Apothecaries, Avoirdupois
or Troy weight
480 grains equal 31.1035 grams
1 grain equals 0.0648 grams
1 gram equals 15.432 grains
However, as you can see by the readings quoted above (and
this may not be all) the construction or composition of
the wet cell appliance varied slightly in many cases.
Case 1800-25 was a general reading for old Health Home
Remedies Co. on how to construct appliances generally and
that is where the 30 grains comes from, but it would seem
to make more sense or be more in line with other readings
if it were 30 grams instead of 30 grains.
I will suggest that the pg. 27 of my booklet be corrected
to read 30 grams.
A brief look at the readings mentioned, however, convinced me
that a lot of research will be necessary on the wet cell. In
some of the early readings it was suggested that this battery
be "charged" with both a.c. and d.c. current. In fact
5562-2
gives some details on why it might make sense to "charge" a
battery with a.c. (ordinarily a battery is charged with d.c.
One reading suggested both a.c. and d.c. current be used).
Also most of the readings regarding the wet cell appliances
suggested that various solutions be used in connection with
this appliance.
We know so little about any possible benefit that such
solutions in a circuit might have on a person that I tried
to minimize the wet cell appliance in my booklet and stress
the impedance device (the old radio active appliance) because
usually results were much quicker and more applicable to more
people. The wet cell, in my opinion, should only be used
under the direction of an MD; the results may take a long
time to become apparent.
I don't know how critical the amount of zinc, but to put it
in ordinary terms I should think you might say one ounce of
zinc might be used.
This letter may raise more questions that it answers but that
is the way with many of the readings. I am sending this
letter to Gladys asking that she keep a copy for files and
to duplicate in case anyone asks questions concerning the
amount of zinc to be used, and pass the original copy on to
you.
Thanks again for all your interest and work along these
lines.
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar E. Cayce
DATE READING # AILMENT TYPE OF ELECTRODES
(POLES)
APRIL 5, 1929
5547-1 DERMATITIS COPPER & NICKEL
rain water.....................1 1/2 gallons} Charge at 120v
plain charcoal...................1/2 pound } 60 cycle for
copper sulphate................1 1/2 pounds ) 35 min dis-
sulphuric acid.....................1 ounce } charges will be
common zinc........................6 drams } 12 1/2 ohms (?)
SEP. 20, 1935 1800-25 GENERAL COPPER & NICKEL
distilled water................1 1/2 gallons
copper sulphate................1 1/2 pounds
sulphuric acid.....................1 ounce
common zinc or zinc tin pieces....30 grains
DATE READING # AILMENT TYPE OF ELECTRODES
(POLES)
MARCH 31, 1943
2947-1 BIRTH INJURIES COPPER & NICKEL
distilled water................1 1/2 gallons
copper sulphate....................2 pounds
sulphuric acid...................1/2 ounces
willow charcoal..................1/2 pound
zinc...........................3 1/2 drams
FEB. 16, 1930
5562-2
Gives info on CHARGING these batteries using a.c. to heat
and/or speed up chemical reaction - aid battery in producing
d.c. current. (Note original reading implied both a.c. &
d.c. charge?)
DATE READING # AILMENT TYPE OF ELECTRODES
(POLES)
APRIL, 1921
4655-2 ANEMIA IRON OR STEEL
COPPER & SILVER
WIRE
water..............................2 gallons
salammoniac (ammonium chloride)....1 pound
calcium chloride...................4 ounces
zinc...............................3 drams
OCT. 17, 1922
44-1 CEREBRAL PALSY COPPER & SILVER
rain water.........................2 gallons} Charge with low
charcoal...........................1 pound } voltage batt.
sulphuric acid.....................1 ounce } and 120v 30 cy.
zinc...............................1 ounce } 2 1/2 amps for
30 min.
APRIL 14, 1927
4613-1 CEREBRAL PALSY COPPER & NICKEL
rain water.........................2 gallons
copper sulphate....................1 pound
sulphuric acid.....................1 ounce
willow charcoal....................3 ounces
heavy sea water....................5 drams
common zinc........................5 drams
AUG. 2, 1930
161-5 EPILEPSY COPPER & NICKEL
rain water.....................1 1/2 gallons
copper sulphate................1 1/2 pounds
sulphuric acid.....................1 ounce
common zinc....................3 1/2 drams
NOV. 13, 1924
4491-1 ANEMIA COPPER & NICKEL
rain water.........................2 gallons} Charge with low
heavy sea salt.....................1 pound } voltage and
plain charcoal.....................1 pound } high voltage
sulphuric acid.................1 1/2 ounces } until discharge
copper sulphate................1 1/2 pounds } reaches 5 1/2
common zinc........................6 drams } ohms (?)
I don't understand the reference to ohms (a unit of
resistance) with discharge rate.
3/26/68 Memo from GDT: According to yours of
3/11/68
[Par. R42 above] and EEC's
3/23/68 [Par. 43 above],
I am changing 1800-25, Par. 19 to read 30 grams instead
of grains; also I'm changing p. 27 of the booklet TWO
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, AND p. 8, line 6 of Dr. Pahnke's
report on MS, to read 30 grams. This includes Circ.
File copies & extra copies in the A.R.E. Press. Thanks.
See also
1800-5, 1800-8 and
1800-24 re carbon steel.
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