Edgar Cayce Readings, 1800-32

Time and Place: 10:25 to 10:40 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Norfolk, Va. 308-9 Essex Bldg.

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GC: You will have before you the information given [1455-1] for [1455], ..., Va., Oct. 14, 1937, in which a Radio-Active Appliance carrying Nitrate of Silver was suggested for him; also his attempts to use an Appliance furnished him by the Health Home Remedies Corp. On two occasions the lead wire in the solution was eaten up before a treatment could be given. The second solution was checked carefully to be sure it was a ten percent solution as recommended. Please explain what should be done in this case in order that the treatments may be continued.
EC: Yes - we have the information here, that has been indicated; also those attempts for the use of same.
These, as we find, indicate just how the activities of the Solutions react upon conditions in the bodily forces themselves.
Then, judgement must be used in such cases. Reduce by half the strength of the Solution until there is able to be builded in the body sufficient of the necessary elements for resistance that a stronger or the ten percent Solution may be used properly.
This is an indication of the needs of the activities, for with the type of resistance as created by the opposite poles of the body in the Solution itself, it so reacts as to destroy the activities of the carrier or the chemical through which the carrier enters the reaction of those poles in the bodily function.
Reduce the strength one-half.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Any other suggestions at this time regarding the experiments or perfecting the Radio-Active Appliance?
(A) Well, much might be given - this depends upon that sought and applied.
It is only by application and experimentation that any development may be gained respecting any such Appliance.
That such conditions exist here, or have existed (in the case referred to), shows that there is the activity.
Then if there is that attitude from the users, the experimenters, or the builders, that, "Well, it just doesn't work," then the whole purpose is lost.
Use all types of conditions for its use. But, as has been given oft, that which may be beneficial may also be harmful.
Then it will necessitate individual cases or applications for its use.
(Q) How may we determine when to increase the strength of the Solution for this case?
(A) When there is the lack of the sweat produced by its application.
(Q) What elements are lacking in this particular body that causes this condition?
(A) Silver!
(Q) Any other suggestions at this time?
(A) These for the present. Reduce the Solution, you see; then use as HAS BEEN INDICATED! Only put into the Solution when attached to the body, and only attach the anodes to the Appliance when ready for use. Put the Appliance for the temperature change ten to fifteen minutes. When ready to apply to the body, you see, put the carrier into the Solution and attach IMMEDIATELY to the body; or attach to the body and then to the Solution. Only let the attachments remain thirty minutes. IMMEDIATELY take same out of the Solution, you see, cleanse it; that there may be the perfecting.
When there is the lack of the sweats, gradually increase - Not double it at once, but gradually increase the strength - until a ten percent Solution may be used.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to Thos. B. House
Copy to Mr. [1455]
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 1800-31.

REPORTS

11/08/37 David Kahn's letter to Mr. Johnston:
My dear Mr. Johnston:
It has been suggested that we have an unofficial board meeting of the Association at my house 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y. while Mr. Cayce is here, for the Board members and their wives, on the afternoon of November 21st. Would it be convenient for you and Mrs. Johnston to be present at that time?
Mr. Cayce would like to give a Reading on the general work of the Association so that we can ask such questions as would aid us in the development of the Work. [See 254-96, 11/21/37.]
Will you be good enough to drop us a note, or inform my secretary as to your ability to be present. Come prepared to stay for a buffet supper and I think we will enjoy a very pleasant evening with the Cayce's in an informal manner.
Anticipating the pleasure of seeing you both, believe me
Sincerely, David E. Kahn/eb
Mr. & Mrs. Johnston, Harbor Acres Port Washington, L.I.
12/20/37 HLC's letter to Mr. Johnston:
Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building, New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Enclosed you will find a copy of the recent reading [254-96] which we obtained on the work. Copies are being mailed to all of the members of the Board of Trustees with the request that they write out and send in any suggestions they may have relative to the policies or program of the Association for the coming year. I will work these suggestions together for a tentative program to be presented at the next meeting of the Trustees.
In a personal reading which I had a few days ago the following suggestions were made as to the direction of my activities during the coming several months. January - February - Preparation of material for others to use in articles, stories, etc. March-April-May - Most of time in New York following up readings arranging for new appointments and working out contacts with doctors and Columbia. June - Congress. July-August - Work with Sugrue in shaping up material for his Life of Edgar Cayce. September - Enter Duke University for M.A. in Psychology with thesis to be done on our work. What I can't figure out is just what I can find to do with my spare time.
In planning the New York period I shall endeavor to arrange to be at as little personal expense as possible and I hope during that period at least to increase the Association income to the budget figure. Both the Kahns and Zentgrafs have kindly invited me to stay with them over this period which will eliminate a good part of the personal expense. I will try to arrange for some place where I can have the use of a phone and a place for a typewriter. During the time I am not meeting small groups to discuss readings, keeping up contacts with members, etc., there will be some time for writing. I will welcome your advice or suggestions.
The family join me in wishing you, Mrs. Johnston and the children a merry Christmas and peace throughout the coming year.
Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
12/22/37 Milton Harrison's letter:
MILTON W. HARRISON 110 EAST FORTY-SECOND STREET New York, N.Y.
To the Cayce Workers, Association for Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Florida
Dear friends:
The other day I received a particularly beautiful poem written by Miss Angela Morgan for me, which I would like to share with you at this Happy Christmas Season.
STARS FROM THE STORM
by Angela Morgan
What did you wrest from the storm - A star to keep you warm? Deep in the word unkind What did your spirit find Of inward-shining Truth Once known in youth?
What did you snare from the dark? The pain-begotten spark Of knowledge long-withheld from easier hours; A quickened sense of new, celestial powers;
Wings and a wand from Eden's caravan; Coins from a realm as yet unknown to man?
While winds roared and fierce waves crashed, Out of the storm what new dream flashed? Out of the claws of the cruel, fierce event What torch? What mighty gift from heaven sent? Trouble is only trouble when we fail To snatch the LIGHTENING VISION from the gale!
With the best of the Season's Greetings to you each and everyone, I am
Sincerely [signed] Milton W. Harrison
12/27/37 EC's letter to Mr. Harrison:
Dear Mr. Harrison;-
Just a little note of appreciation, thanks for the poem, which you so graciously shared with us, "Stars from the Storm." It is wonderful, thanks so much, also thanks for the check which H. L. gave me, very lovely of you to think of us. Hope you had a very lovely Christmas and that all are fine and well. All quiet here, a very fine Christmas. Have been a bit under the weather myself, rest fine.
Thanks again and again
With all good wishes to all
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
1/14/38 GD's letter to David E. Kahn:
Dear Dave:-
Enclosed you will find a copy of Judge's Check Physical [294-190] which we got yesterday afternoon, and which will explain to you his condition better than I can - and why he won't be able to keep the appointment for you this morning.
We've put him to bed and started the Packs, and he feels some easier after a whole night of following th treatments suggested. It is the same old condition, which he has feared for some time would require an operation - but let's hope it won't be necessary.
I trust everything went well with you at the market, and that you are feeling physically fit. Thanks a lot for the nice Christmas Calendar; I'm using it in my room. Tell Lucille I'll write her in a few days. Going to Alabama for Christmas put me so far behind that I haven't caught up yet, but I'll be able to do a lot the next few days while we won't be having Readings.
Dave, the other copy of Reading enclosed for Miss [1517] is a Charity Case which came up indirectly through our meeting at the Society. I'm taking the liberty of "letting" you sponsor it, since all of our charity cases have to be put on someone's account - some one of our VERY Active Members such as yourself, Mr. Johnston, etc. If you can find the time to check up on this case now and then we would appreciate it. As you will see, Dr. Miller was recommended - as well as a Wet Cell Appliance, etc. wouldn't it be possible for you to encourage Dr. Miller [Mary Miller, D.C.] to get one of those Appliances - a Wet Cell AND a Radio-Active, in fact - so that she could follow those treatments where such are recommended, and then each patient wouldn't have to buy one? I don't know what we're going to do about these, as th H.H.R. Corp. is at its lowest ebb, and Tommy has to find something else to do to make a living. He hasn't had enough come in for the last few months to pay his office rent, much less other expenses - and can't buy the necessary supplies to make up the Appliances. If he can't find work in Norfolk, so as to allow him to make the Appliances on the side, he'll probably go back to Kentucky and give up this work entirely. So - that's the situation.
This [1517] case is another arthritic condition, you see; we've seemed to "run" to them lately. I'm wondering if Miss [1482] has gotten started on her treatment at all yet. Dr. Pike [John R. Pike, D.O.], the osteopath in Albany near her, has recently had two patients of his to get Readings; so I'm sure he would cooperate with her.
Much love to all. Judge says tell you he hopes to be able in a few days to go ahead - and will let you know about your appointment.
As ever, [signed] Gladys
1/22/38 Mr. Johnston's letter to HLC:
DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Hugh Lynn:
The combination of not feeling so well again after you were here and a year-end rush of business matters made me push everything not absolutely essential to one side. I am very sorry that your letters and the affairs of the Association came into that category. With the completion of the sale of the last of the printing companies last week I am now beginning to get caught up again.
I have just wired you I have been in touch with Messrs. Harrison, Kahn and Parker and that they have all agreed to attend a luncheon meeting next Saturday the 29th at 12:15. If there are to be no ladies present we can have the meeting at the Yale Club. If there are to be ladies present we will have to choose some other location. In your last letter there seemed to be a question in your mind as to whether the meeting should be held at this time or postponed until March when you expect to be in New York. Whatever you decide I am sure will be satisfactory to the rest of us. If your decision is to have the meeting at this time, let me know who you anticipate will attend besides those with whom I have made contacts and I will then arrange for the luncheon itself.
I was very much interested in your letter of December 20th which outlined your proposed activities for the months ahead. It certainly looks like a full schedule but also a very constructive one.
The readings for [1496], [1509] and [1478] were all received and I am very glad to have had them included under my sponsorship. The cases were all unusual and I am sure we will all be interested in following the progress resulting from the treatments recommended.
Dave Kahn tells me that you father has not been well recently. I hope that it was only something temporary and that by now he is himself again.
With kindest regards to all and looking forward to seeing you next week.
Very sincerely yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston
1/24/38 HLC's letter to Mr. Johnston:
Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building, New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Thank you for your letter of the 22nd.
The meeting for Saturday, January 29th, at 12:15 will be satisfactory with me. I will arrive sometime Saturday morning and will call your office for details of the meeting place.
Under the circumstances I think we had best consider this a meeting of the New York trustees, or executive committee, and ratify any action that we take at a later meeting. Considering my contemplated activity in the New York area such a meeting seems important to me.
A complete report for 1937 with financial statement is going out today and all sponsors of readings will have a complete report on their sponsored readings before the New York meeting.
Robert Zentgraf, address 93 Townsend Ave., Stapleton, Staten Is. and Tom Sugrue at the American Magazine should be asked to attend. There is no need for ladies to be present. I am writing Mr. Kahn to get in touch with Mr. Goetz if he is in town.
Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
3/08/38 EC's letter to Mr. Phillips:
Mr. Steve Phillips Advertising Manager Des Moines, Iowa
Dear Sir;-
You are putting a new tooth Paste on the market, and may possibly have you entire campaign mapped out, but suppose you could give with this toothpaste a remedy for Pyorrhea that is effective, and that could be used along with your toothpaste. Would not that be worthwhile? Well there is such a remedy and wonder if you would not be interested in knowing something about it.
If you are interested would be glad to go into the matter with you. Might be worthwhile for your Paste and would be a boon to those that suffer with Pyorrhea-
Yours sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
4/05/38 HLC's letter to Mr. Johnston:
Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building, New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Johnston: Upon my return to the Beach I found the Health Home Remedies affairs taking a rather critical turn. We were back four months in the rent and the people in charge heard that House had left town and the office had closed. Without further notification they attached the office supplies. The amount to be collected by sale was $123.00. This was set for April 4th.
I paid $52.90 and advertising cost of $1.50 stopping the sale, but requiring balance by April 25th. This balance is $70.20. This includes a warrant covering the action.
Part of our taxes have been paid. We now owe the following:
Remainder of taxes (not including city which have not been assessed) $7.80
United States Corporation $50.00
Norfolk Testing Laboratories (Note pressing) $25.00
I will discuss the details of affairs with you when I return to New York. I expect to leave tomorrow night. From this time on for the remainder of the stay in New York I will use the Woodward Hotel as a point of contact.
Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
4/07/38 See EC work reading 254-97, Par. 44-A regarding what to do about Health Home Remedies Corp.
4/22/38 HLC's letter to Mr. Malbon:
HOTEL WOODWARD BROADWAY AND 55TH STREET NEW YORK
Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co., Norfolk, Virginia
Att: Mr. Malbon
Gentlemen:
With reference to the matter of rent for the Health Home Remedies office in the Essex Building, I find it impossible to return to Norfolk at this time to close up this matter. It becomes necessary that the matter be handled through my father's office at Virginia Beach.
Either Saturday, April 23, or early Monday, April 25, Miss Gladys Davis, my father's secretary will phone you relative to this situation. A certified Health Home Remedies check will be presented at the High Constable's office on Monday. I hope that you will consider this an assurance and restatement of my position that we are in no way trying to avoid meeting this obligation. In fact I personally appreciate the consideration you have shown and regret the confusion which has resulted form improper handling of this matter. The amount of the above mentioned check will be for $50.20, leaving a balance of $20 due, through March 1938. Am I correct in this?
As you understand the office has not been used for several months. I hope that you can see your way clear to not require the April obligation - under the circumstances.
In this event will you kindly permit us to move the equipment in the office at once so as to cause you no further inconvenience? I will assume personal responsibility for the $20 still due and pay same next month.
If you do not feel inclined to do this will you please consider this situation carefully from all angles.
We like the location very much. It will be an expense for us to move the equipment and store it. The operations of the company are of a research nature and will be continued as soon as the proper person to handle the office can be secured. Very few of your offices are rented in the building. Are you in a position to allow us to curtailment in the rent so that the equipment may be left in the office?
In any event, even if you feel it necessary to request that the equipment be left in the office until the balance is paid, I hope that you will not consider further rental charges necessary.
This is a difficult business period, as you well know. We will greatly appreciate any cooperation and courtesy you are in a position to accord us.
Kindly convey your decision to Miss Gladys Davis when she phones [See next Report, below]. Thank you.
Sincerely yours, Hugh Lynn Cayce
GD phoned; he said if other $20 was paid and the stuff out of office by May 1st, he would not charge for April rent. Would rent another office in building for $15 a month, if desired.
5/20/39 Mr. Johnston's letter to HLC:
DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Assn. for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Hugh Lynn:
First, a representative of the U.S. Corporation Co. called at the office the other day with regard to the past due amount owing to them by the Health Home Remedies Corporation. I believe their original fee was at the rate of $50 per annum and that there are now approximately two years past due. They have offered to settle the past due amount for $50. and to make the annual fee in future $25. per year. I would be interested in knowing what the annual charges are for keeping the organization alive. I assume there is a small Delaware tax and this U.S. Corporation Co. fee. Are there any other necessary expenses. I know it has been your desire to keep the company alive hoping that when times are better it may be possible to raise funds and again put it in active operation. Do you think the minimum funds necessary to so keep it alive can be spared or raised separately. I wish I were able to personally make the necessary contribution but under existing conditions this is not possible.
Next, with regard to your letter of May 17th, I was very glad indeed to read of the progress you reported therein. The Association seems to really be moving forward.
It does not now look as if Mrs. Johnston and I would be able to attend the Congress this year. I am particularly busy with some special business problems which make my going away at this time quite impossible. I am particularly sorry not to be there because from what you say it looks as if it would be the most successful Congress for several years. Perhaps because of the large number expected, however, Mrs. Johnston and I will be less missed than might otherwise be the case.
You will remember that last year I agreed to act as an officer of the Association only for one more year. I rally feel, as I said at that time, that the officers should be rotated so that no one person stays in office for a very extended period. In addition I do not feel that I have been particularly helpful during this past year because of the press of other matters. I am sure that several other of your members could do much better in the coming year. It is my recollection that Mr. Harrison in accepting the office of vice president last year expressed his willingness to be elected as president this year. If he is still willing I should think he would be an excellent choice. I was quite shocked to read in the Association Bulletin for May received today of the sudden death of Dr. Hardwicke. Too bad.
With kindest regards to you all,
Sincerely yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston
5/26/39 HLC's letter to Mr. Johnston:
Dear Mr. Johnston:
I am afraid it is impossible to say that I was glad to receive your last letter. Even the prospect of you not being able to attend the Congress upsets me. Numbers will never have anything to do with our Congresses so far as you and Mrs. Johnston are concerned. In fact it would not seem like a Congress at all.
We all sincerely hope that your plans will work out so that both of you can be here at least for the week-end covering the Board Meeting and the dinner on Saturday night.
It would be quite difficult for me to put into words just how much we feel that you mean in the work of the Association. It is easy to get a lot of people all excited about our work but to know that an individual like yourself thinks consistently and constructively and sincerely about the various issues that come up is a great help. You will never know how much confidence you have given my father and me many times to keep on when the going was rough and a lot of quicker, easier ways "out" seemed at hand. Too, I am confident that your very presence balances and levels the thought of many who take part in the work. I wish you could be here to help plan then hear the reading on America's problems but if you can't make that at least the Board meeting and the dinner.
My brother is home and we will be able to get a few batteries made up. We have the possibility of a couple of orders and I will mail the money from them to the U. S. Corporation at once. During this summer we should be able to catch up there and pay the twenty-five required. I will advise you of such steps as I am able to take. We have a regular state tax which has been paid. I will ask Gladys to give you a statement on these costs... HLC
8/29/39 HLC's letter to Mr. Johnston:
Dear Mr. Johnston,
Enclosed you will find a check for fifty dollars made out to the United States Corporation Company. I will appreciate it if you will pass it on to their representative when he calls at your office.
I am sorry that I have not been able to take care of this sooner, but income for the H.H.R. has been entirely dependent upon the Appliances. It was only within the past few days that I was able to make up this amount.
I shall write you very shortly at some length regarding the Association.
I have been kept very busy this summer taking care of Tom Sugrue who has spent the summer with us. He is much better but still has a long way to go.
With best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building New York, New York
3/20/40 Mr. Johnston's letter to HLC:
DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350
Dear Hugh Lynn:
A representative of the U.S. Corporations Company call at the office today and said that there were due form the Health Home Remedies Corporation the following amounts:
1937 Franchise Tax 20.00 Interest 4.00 For failure to file the 1937 Annual Report 25.00 Interest 4.00
1938 Franchise Tax 5.10 Interest .41
He said that if the 1937 reports and taxes were not filed and paid prior to April 1, 1940, the charter of the corporation would be voided. Under all of the circumstances it may be best at this time to allow the charter to be voided. Perhaps at some later date when things are better, the company could reincorporate in Virginia.
With best regards to all. Very truly yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Assn for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia
10/09/40 Mr. Johnston's letter to HLC:
DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350
Dear Hugh Lynn:
I have been wondering what is the present status of the Health Home Remedies Corporation. Are you attempting to make such annual reports as are necessary to keep it alive or is it just being allowed to die a natural death. Has the company any outstanding indebtedness or was that all cleaned up before active operations ceased. If it should be decided that there is no advantage in keeping the company alive, I do not know what steps might be required to give it a decent burial. If it should be decided to no longer continue it, had you thought of the advisability of writing a letter to the stockholders so that they could at least report their investment as a loss for income tax purposes.
With best regards to all,
Sincerely yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Assn. for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia
[GD's note, 1/16/64: My recollection is that above was done - in late 1940 or early 1941.]
10/14/41 See 1800-33 obtained by A. M. Godfrey who had been persuaded to undertake the construction of the Appliances as they were recommended in the readings.