Reading 2504-20

TEXT OF READING 2504-20 M 64

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Date: 1/5/1931 Sex: M Age: 64 ReadingID: 9433

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of January, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [2504].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Annie Cayce and L. B. Cayce.]

Time of Reading 3:30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, Virginia. (Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2504] - this we have had before. Not a great deal of change in the conditions of the body, as we find, from that we last had here. Some irritation through the glands that have caused some distress at times, but with the eliminations - with the rest - these, as we find, will and do adjust themselves to the conditions.

2. We would massage the body with THIS, as an alteration from the olive oil rubs - see?

3. To 1/2 gallon of KEROSENE we would add:

Oil of Mustard…1/2 ounce, Oil of Cedar…1/2 ounce, Oil of Sassafras…1/4 ounce, Camphor Gum…1/4 ounce.

4. Shake solution together until the Camphor Gum has thoroughly dissolved. This we would use occasionally - once or twice a week - over those centers from which locomotion takes place, from the lower portion of body - also the upper portion of body; that is, the lumbar and the lower locomotaries to the upper portion or upper dorsal, lower cervical, or those of the arm centers. These, as we find, will give the greater STRENGTH to the body. Do not massage until same blisters, but if it reddens the skin - this is well. Ready for questions.

5. (Q) Is the tasty yeast beneficial? (A) As any change in an active force for elimination, this is beneficial. Be well that this be kept, or changed occasionally. Any laxative, where eliminations are to be on the improve.

Keep the rest - the vibratory forces, the baths, and the changes here outlined. Leave off the olive oil massage, also the massage of the hand and arm in the acetic bath - when this massage is used with the oils here given.

6. We are through for the present.

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 1/5/31 GD’s ltr. to Mr. [2504]:

Mr. [2504] …, Virginia

Dear Mr. [2504]

We were very glad to have your letter and to know that you arrived home no worse from the long trip. It seems from the check reading that you are to get oiled up with a different compound. We surely hope it does the work.

Mr. [2504] I don’t know whether Mildred told you or not

• but I am trying to get enough new subscriptions to the Virginia Beach News to justify them using the space to publish Mr. Cayce’s talks every other week. The first one
• Astrology - comes out in this week’s issue, Friday. The next one will be Subconscious Mind. If I succeed in getting enough new subscribers, they will publish one of these talks every two weeks throughout the year. So many people have asked me for copies of his talks, that I feel this is a good way to get them before the people. I’m sure anyone interested in them would be glad to pay the $2.00 subscription price to the paper, in order to get twenty-five of Mr. Cayce’s talks. If you desire to subscribe, would you make out a check payable to Virginia Beach News and send direct to me, so that I can get credit for the new subscriptions? Perhaps you have some friends also who would like to have the paper. I am sure I will have no trouble in getting a long list new subscribers, if I can just let them know about it.

With kindest personal regards and best wishes from all, and wishing you the very best for the coming year - with continued progress in health, I am

Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis

R2. 1/20/31 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [2504] [noted in 254-52 Background]:

Mr. [2504] …, Virginia

My dear Mr. [2504]

I certainly appreciated your letting me hear from you, and I’m glad to know that you are feeling pretty good. I judged from your note to Sister (which she let me read) that you are certainly being taken care of very wonderfully. From the last information it seemed that your system was making changes to adjust itself to the new surroundings.

Things at the hospital are going from bad to worse. They have done me just about the same way they did you, except they didn’t tell me they were going to cut me off - but just did it without saying anything, and drew money out that I had made to pay the others at the hospital. We are supposed to have a meeting in a few weeks, whenever it suits their convenience. I guess I’ll be where I was seven years ago. There IS a breaking point.

Mrs. [1192] came back a few days ago. [758] is getting along very nicely. He’s the only one at the hospital. They haven’t allowed any others to come in, though we have had several applications. [543] wants to come back. So does Mr. [2189] as well as some people from Hampton and Norfolk. May I just stay right. If I am not right now, may I just GET right!

Give my kindest regards to Mrs. [3957] and let me hear from you whenever you feel inclined to write. Please don’t hesitate to let me know whenever you feel I might be of service, for you know that I am more than glad to do whatever I can.

By the way, we had a reading this morning for a young friend [2200] of yours. His mother, Mrs. […] - from … - and several others came with him to hear the reading. It is produced from an accident years ago, and with the osteopathic treatments, Mayblossom Bitters and Radio-Active Appliance, can be corrected in three to six months to where he will be near normal.

All ask to be remembered to you and Mrs. […]

Sincerely, [EC:GD]

R3. 1/23/31 Mr. [2504]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce, 115-35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va.

My dear Mr. Cayce:

I hasten to answer your very important and much appreciated letter of the twentieth. I regret very much that I cannot be near you at this time, in order that I might counsel with you during these disturbing hours. However I feel that our Beings are so closely knit that each will influence the other to some extent even though we are apart. It is an awful thing to be slugged by one in whom you have placed your destiny; though this is exactly what the Master said would befall his true followers so look up and over the horizon to a brighter day which is sure to come in your life.

Now Mr. Cayce the time has come for you to take stock of your rights, to some extent at least. First and most important is to claim the right to remain in your home at a reasonable rent and fifty dollars a month should be the maximum. I would not think of moving at this time or staying in the house except on any basis than an agreed monthly rent. This in itself should sever all other agreements and certainly I would not listen to any further proposition of Partnership or cooperation from Morton Blumenthal or his representatives or associates. I am really glad the climax has come and that it is in no worse shape. I firmly believe the hospital will be in proper hands within a very short time. I have no doubt that your friends will speedily come to your rescue as soon as you are definitely and permanently separated from the present influence. I shall consider it a privilege if I may advise you in any way.

Mrs. […] joins me in love and prayers. Read again the thirty-seventh Psalm.

Very sincerely, [2504]

P.S. I am delighted to know you had an opportunity to give [2200]‘s reading. It will be wonderful for his good Mother and Father as well as himself when he begins to improve.

R4. 1/27/31 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [2504] [noted in 254-52 Background]:

Mr. [2504] …, Va.

Dear Mr. [2504]

I want to thank you very, very much for yours of recent date. Yes, I wish that it were possible for you to be with us, that we might advise with you.

You were so anxious to let us know that you were with us in heart and soul that you forgot to let us know how you were physically. We appreciate you, and the spirit in which you have always entered into the work and in trying to be of help to others.

There had been a meeting called for the 3rd. However, I received a notice today that owing to the illness of Mr. Blumenthal the meeting will be postponed.

Mr. Kahn was here over the week-end. Of course, he is an enthusiastic as ever, and many of the local people took advantage of his presence to talk with him. I don’t know just what the final analysis of the situation is to be. I want them to do the breaking, but when it comes to principles being involved, it’s a different situation from that termed just material things. It’s the same old situation of Egypt. It’s the nearest thing to being proof, to my mind, that is possible. To be sure, individuals are reversed in positions. That also makes a real basis for a theory. I just hope and pray that I will always be able to do as the Master would have me do. The situation has made me realize how many friends we have made since we have been here, and it makes me appreciate every one of them. That doesn’t heal the disappointment, however, that I feel in some. Possibly it’s been a great deal of my own making.

I thank you for your letter, and for your faith and confidence.

All of us send love to you and Mrs. […]. Let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity.

Ever the same, [EC:GD]

R5. 1/27/31 Mr. [2504]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce, 115-35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va.

My dear Mr. Cayce:

I thought it would be best to write you fully as to what I am doing and how I feel. I have been here now nearly a month and have been carrying out the following programme: Radio Active Battery, 1 hour Galvanic Battery, fifteen minutes. Two doses of medicine prescribed by you with the Indian Turnip and wild cherry, Alcohol rub and two teaspoonsful of milk of magnesia daily.

Olive Oil rub and coal oil with other ingredients twice a week. Such other massage and manipulations that Mrs. […] can give. My food is well selected and prepared. It seems to be assimilating properly. The water is excellent and I average about six glasses a day. In addition I am drinking three glasses of rich milk. My illiminations [eliminations?] are very satisfactory.

And yet I regret to say that I seem to be growing slightly weaker and getting stiffer though with no pain to complain of. No doubt the osteopathic treatments would be a big help but it is just impossible to get them here as there is not an osteopath within fifty miles. Is there any harmful reaction between the radio active battery and the galvanic battery? I still sit up most of the day and am able to get from the chair to the bed with Mrs. […]‘s assistance. I am also still able to use a fork and spoon with my right hand. My kidneys seem to be in good shape as when at the hospital. Would much appreciate having you advise me. Also would like to know the status of the hospital and how you are getting along with your problems?

Very sincerely yours,

R6. 1/5/31 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [2504] [noted in 254-52 Background]:

Mr. [2504] …, Va.

Dear Mr. [2504]

I have yours of recent date. We are taking check readings on Friday afternoon (tomorrow). We will check up on your case at the time and see if there are any further suggestions. We will follow the line in your letter and see if something can be done for that weakness and stiffness, which shouldn’t occur.

Well, the status of conditions to date is no different from the first of the year. There was a meeting called for the 3rd, but it was called off a little bit later. In conversation with Dr. Taylor Job Taylor, Ph.D], it seems that they want to keep on with the physicians, at least. Whether this is an indication that they expect to have me accede to all demands or wishes in the matter, I hardly know. They held up salaries for this office for nearly a month, then paid them without any comment whatsoever. So far, they have held up everything. They are not allowing the institution to make expenses. There are demands by the loan companies that someone be kept in the nurses’ home, and if they demand that they will also demand keeping someone in the hospital. SO it makes another combination of circumstance. I don’t know what the end will be. I just hope I don’t fool along until everybody loses patience with me, but I want them to be the ones to make the break - for then I won’t have so much explaining to do. I put it up to them in a wire the other day, asking them to advise me what to tell the applicants for entrance to the Hospital. If they don’t do something in that line very soon, I’m going to have to change some way.

Kindest regards from all,

Sincerely [EC:GD]

R7. 2/18/31 Mildred Davis’ letter to Mr. [2504]:

My dear Mr. [2504]:

Just how are you getting along by this time? I surely wish I could see you and talk with you. We have missed you so very much since you left here - the place has not been the same. And now that little [758] is gone and nobody left except the staff and help, it does seem like a changed place indeed. The [417]‘s took [758] up to Atlantic City last Thursday, where Mrs. [1192] is going to keep him for a while before taking him on to New York. Mrs. Gay went as nurse.

There have been rumors that the Hospital will close on March 1st. There is to be a meeting in New York on the 26th of this month, and I guess everything will be decided then. The doctor [Gena Crews, D.O.] has rented a cottage in which to continue to practice and the others are also looking for a place to stay. You see, Mr. and Mrs. Hesson have returned, and I think Miss Annie and they will stay together. Elsie [Elsie Swindall, RN] is planning on going back to Birmingham, from whence she came.

As I have no intention of going back to ‘whence I came’, I must be looking around for something to do. I was wondering, Mr. [2504], if you could give me a letter of recommendation to Mr. Menalcus Lankford - that perhaps he could find something for me to do in Washington, or even Norfolk - I wouldn’t be particular, only, I have thought I would like to work in Washington for a long time. What I told you about going there in my last letter was half in jest, and the other party referred to was Elsie, who also wants to see it. The person whom you thought (not Texas) has no bearing whatsoever on the case.

Have been blue as indigo for the past week - feeling very unnecessary in the scheme of things, and not knowing which way to turn. Mr. Cayce has enough troubles of his without bothering with mine, though I am sure he will also recommend me, as well as Dr. Taylor and Dr. Brown. But I thought, as you knew Mr. Lankford, and he was such a fine gentleman and all, that perhaps I could learn of something through him. If you give me permission to use your name, I’ll write to him myself and refer him to you.

Have missed my little mother so much, and still, I couldn’t be reconciled to going back to O.C. Also, she needs my help, and I can’t afford to be without a position on her account.

You may be sure I’ll leave your address with the P.O. as to your mail. Hope you will hear from the Ingram people soon.

With love to you and Mrs. […], I am

Sincerely yours,

R8. 2/18/31 Mr. [2504]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce, 115-35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va.

My dear Mr. Cayce:

Your good letter received. Also had a nice letter from Miss Annie. Have not been able to write any for some time on account of Mrs. […] and Miss Reid having pretty bad cases of grippe. They are both still confined to the house though the doctor seems to think they are out of danger. I have been very careful trying to avoid it. Have a slight sore throat which I am gurgling with salt and cream tartar. I have been hoping to get your reading and fear that you may be indisposed. Hope by this time Mr. Blumenthal has been able to soak out some decision which will be definite and in justice to you regarding the hospital. I have been thinking of a plan which I think would be workable provided he would be willing to turn the proposition over as it is. It is something like this. Have a party of twenty men assume the obligation of the two pieces of property and underwrite fifty dollars a month for two years. Pay in the first fifty and have an account rendered each month as to the needs if any over and above receipts. This should be cooperative by having at least five connected with the work being contributing members. This is simply a rough suggestion but I really believe something along these lines could be easily worked out.

I would not mind tackling the Blumenthals showing them why they should turn loose the proposition though I would not like to do it if there should be any serious objection. Please tell Miss Annie I will write to her very shortly.

With very best regards.

Sincerely yours,

R9. 2/20/31 Mr. [2504]‘s ltr. to Mildred Davis:

Dear Mildred:

Your letter just received. It is certainly distressing to learn of the chaotic condition at the hospital. I do trust that the meeting of the twenty-sixth will result in arrangements favorable to Mr. Cayce. I wish it were in my power in some way to aid in the matter. I shall be very glad indeed to assist you in any way that I can. You certainly have the privilege of using my name for reference with Mr. Lankford or any one else that you wish. I inclose herewith a letter of introduction for Mr. Lankford and one to Major Clinton L. Wright, postmaster at Norfolk. I am giving you the letter to Major Wright in order that you may interview him regarding the procedure to be followed in taking civil service examination as I really think it would be almost useless to try to get a position in Washington unless you had passed the civil service examination. Once installed under civil service you are permanently fixed. I think it would be well for you to go to the Y.W.C.A. on Freemason Street and register for the position you wish. Should you secure a position in Norfolk the Y.W.C.A. would be an excellent place to live. In regard to the step tread covers, Dr. Lydic and myself purchased them. The reason for the delay in the bill was on account of rubber hall runners we were negotiating to purchase; the purchase of which was never consummated.

Please remember me to your mother when you write and to Miss Swindell. Please let me know how you get along in securing a position. Mrs. […] joins in very best regards.

Sincerely yours,

R10. 2/20/31 M. [2504]‘s ltr. to M. Lankford:

Honorable Menalcus Lankford

My dear Mr. Lankford:

This will introduce to you Miss Mildred Davis, one of your ardent supporters. Miss Davis is a very efficient stenographer, in which capacity she has served the Cayce Hospital ever since it opened. As the hospital is closing Miss Davis is very anxious to secure a position and has requested this letter to you which I take great pleasure in writing and heartily recommend Miss Davis as being thoroughly efficient and conscientious.

Very sincerely,

R11. 2/20/31 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [2504]:

Mr. [2504] …, Virginia

My dear Mr. [2504]

Yours of recent date has been received. We have been trying to get in your check readings, but we have had so many each time that we haven’t been able to get to it. However, we will send it to you as soon as possible.

I have been a little bit “under the weather” myself - work, worry, and a few other W’s on to it, or whatever entitlements you would like to put to such things - which has broken in on our regular appointments.

The meeting is called now for the 26th. You no doubt noticed in the paper the intimation from the lawyer that the hospital would close on the first. I have a letter from Mr. Blumenthal, or rather from his office - not signed, however - but dictated by him, in answer to my insistence on knowing just why we couldn’t take patients in the hospital, which reads in part “We have held off taking patients into the hospital until after the meeting”. The lawyer I think outlined to the doctor just the plan you suggested in your letter. Whether they mean to hold on to it, to be in control of it or to resign entirely from the Association, I don’t know. I can’t even begin to guess what their proposition is to be, but it would be rather an expensive thing to have the place closed. It would go wrack and ruin very soon. I would like to see it go on, but I do not feel that I can sacrifice a principle, even to see it kept open - do you?

The university is quite a bit in a turmoil again. Somehow, there seems to be a wave of censure going backward and forward. Some days it’s Dr. Brown. Other days it’s Mr. Blumenthal. I’m afraid the same thing will come about the hospital. I hope not.

I trust you are continuing to feel on the improve, and will be able to ward off the flu. I hope Mrs. […] and the rest are much improved.

Of course you are aware that [758] has left the hospital - disagreements with the doctor in charge - unpleasantness from several quarters. Just had a card from Mr. [417] - said [758] stood the trip well, and I do hope he gets along fine. They are at Atlantic City now.

Assuring you I’ll let you hear from me again real soon, I am

Ever the same, [EC:GD]

R12. 2/26/31 Mr. [2504]‘s ltr. to EC:

My dear Mr. Cayce:

Your good favor of the twentieth received in due time. I was uneasy on account of not hearing from you and decided that you were either ill or so disturbed that you could not carry on your work. I assume that Blumenthal will announce today such portions of his long conceived plan for the hospital that he may deem best for his advantage. I don’t see how he could hope to retain the confidence of anyone who has served with him in his projects. His methods of dealing are more cruel than any Roman oppressor. Of course he would not sign his name in answer to your question which shows a deep seated ignorant fear which has been produced by unfair dealing. I implore you to have no further dealings with him in any way unless it be on a rental proposition, and that be in the shape of a signed document. Any further connection with him would only tend to further destroy your work. Of course he would gladly allow you to organize a plan along the lines of my suggestion, set the hospital to going good and jettison you. I feel very sorry for Dr. Brown for I believe he is conscientious and has tried to do the right thing. Anything that Blumenthal is connected with in the future will not have a chance to succeed at Virginia Beach. If he should continue to hold the hospital property I would erase my name from the walls and let it be well known that you are in no way connected with it. I firmly believe that after you have shaken the dust of Blumentalism from your feet the Lord will direct you in the way that you should go. Please advise me as to what happened on the 26th as near as you can.

My general condition is a little better than last week. I am sure I had a slight attack of flu which saps nearly every bit of the strength away that I had. But for the fact that Mrs. […] and the others here are so very careful of me I would have been very much worse off. I still get from the bed to the chair with considerable assistance. My appetite is fairly good. Sleep only fairly well. Illuminations are remarkably good under the circumstances. Am still taking your tonic and milk of magnesia. Last week for three days I took three drops twice a day of Lugol’s solution of iodine. This is because I am missing the seafood and did not get ice to take the battery. I am still taking the kerosene rubs, oil packs and galvanic battery. When it is thoroughly convenient I shall much appreciate a check reading. Please remember me to the friends.

Very sincerely yours,

R13. 3/9/31 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [2504]:

My dear Mr. [2504]

I haven’t answered your good letter of sometime ago, neither have we sent you any information from the reading. It has been first one thing, then another. Please don’t get the idea that we are neglecting you, or forgetting you. A couple of times we have tried to get the reading, but it was cut off before we got to yours. We hope to include it with two or three that we have this afternoon, and will mail it on to you at once.

No doubt you have seen from the papers that at the meeting Mr. Blumenthal decided to withdraw his support from the work. I really believe the truth of the position is that they just went so fast last fall that they got themselves into the place where they didn’t know how to get out. They either had to resign from the Association board or return the property back to the Association, and they couldn’t see the thing run on without their controlling same. You see, the law would forbid them renting from themselves, and of course they don’t want to see anyone else do it - unless they are controlling it. They have put some caretakers in charge. I hope it will be taken care of, and whatever use or purpose they see fit to use it, I hope it will not be to their own detriment - though I feel much and fear often on that score.

Now, just what course for myself to pursue, I hardly know. I think that very soon we will have another organization. Would you care to be one of those that would apply for a charter for the conducting of the work?

How are you feeling yourself? How are you getting along?

My father was taken suddenly ill the other day. We were quite uneasy about him for several hours. I believe it was a hemorrhage from the bladder or kidneys. He had a very severe chill. Now he is up again and feeling pretty good. All the rest of the family are fairly well.

Nothing particularly new in the way of developments. We haven’t set a time for a call meeting, but I hope to have it in the next two weeks. So let me hear whether we are to include you on that list or not, when application for charter is made.

Saw Mr. [417] when I was in New York. [758] is getting along nicely. Miss [543] is figuring on coming back to the beach as soon as Sister and Mrs. [340] get located in some place. Several others also want to come back. Dr. Crews has gotten an office here, and will possibly be here for the season anyway. Just what will be the program, of course cannot be developed until we have the meeting.

With kindest personal regards and love to you and Mrs. […], I am

Ever the same,

R14. 3/9/31 See 2504-21.

Background

Background

B1. See 2504-19.

Mentioned Entities

Morton Blumenthal, Virginia Beach, Massage Therapy, Gladys Davis, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), New York City, Olive Oil, Osteopathy, Atlantic Ocean, Camphor, Jesus Christ, Alabama, Astrology, Book of Job, David Kahn, Destiny, Egypt, Gertrude Cayce, Glands (Esoteric), Iodine

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 2504-20, ReadingID 9433.