The Argosy, Vol. 81, No. 4 — page 201: what you’re looking at

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THE LOG-BOOK. om ‘HOW MANY NOTICE AUTHORS’ | NAMES? Anybody agree with the undersigned as to the bloodthirstiness of H. Bedford - Jones’s stories? While on this subject, by the way, I should like to hear from readers who never think of noting the name of the author of a story. I am won- dering whether there are many such. Possibly if there are, they are the very ones who never read-the Log-Book, and. hence would not see this request. 7 Denver, Colorado. Have been a reader of THe Arcosy for several months, and find it the most entertaining maga- zine of its kind on the market to-day. William MacLeod Raine is my favorite author, and I hope his stories appear at regular intervals in THE Arcosy. I also like Fred Jackson, and cannot see why people kick about his stories. H. Bed- ford-Jones is a good writer, but his stories are just a little too bloody for me. . H. F. Tarvin. GLAD HE IS NOT AMONG THE KNOCKERS The knockers continue to be assaulted more than the stories. I am leaving out Mr. Roux’s verses and his remarks about the unseen voice in stories as being rather too deep for the aver- age reader. I appreciate his letter none the less. New Orleans, Louisiana. I read various magazines, but my preference is for THe ,Arcosy and its staff of writers: I am partial to the full book-length novel. I also like the shoft stories, and always go through the Log- Book and watch the knockers; must say I am glad to know I am not among them. Say, brothers, put away your hammers and stop knocking. It seems that Fred Jackson and Bedford-Jones get the largest share of the knocks; I like them both, because each has a style of his own. Jackson’s “ Red Robin” was a masterpiece. Joun L. Rovx. ANTICIPATING THE DOUBTERS Really, it seems almost beyond belief that there are still readers who believe that the letters printed in the Log-Book are manufactured out of whole cloth, just as if they were pure fiction, such as fills the body of the magazine. I dare say there will be more of these Doubting Thomases than ever now, with so few roasts appearing, for I have about concluded that the impression of fake must arise from the many compliments we print. Anticipating this, I am herewith giving you another attestation, in ad- ditian to those I have printed from time to time, as to the authenticity of the communica- tions appearing in this department. . Wilson, Arkansas. It has been over a year since writing, and would not do so now, but I want to let you know that a lady from Tennessee, in looking over some old Arcosigs, saw in the October, 1913, number the letter I wrote you. She wrote me asking if it 767 wasn’t a fake to write her and and let her know, as she thinks the letters in the Log-Book were merely fakes. Iam writing her to-night to let her know that my letter was “no fake,” and did not believe that any letters you publish were fakes. I will furnish you her name and address if wanted. I again wish to thank you for the stories you are giving us to read. They cannot be beat. I’ve been a reader since 10905, and haven’t missed a single copy. Miss Eggleston is certainly a dandy writer, and, in fact, all of your authors are Ar. All I’ve got to say further is “ Buy Tur Arcosy if you want good, clean stories, and accept no substitute.” Paut S. MEACHAM. HANDING IT TO THE EDITOR Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see your letter printed in the Log-Book a month or two~ or three after you write it. Remember that on account of its big circulation, THe Arcosy must go to press several weeks ahead of issue day. Once in a while a communication that just fits @ space may appear soon after it is written; again, as is the case with the favor of our friend Hill, many: months go by before it reaches the printing-press. Then, of course, there are some letters that do not make the Log-Book at all. But I do not wish any of my correspondents to grow discouraged on this account. Perhaps the next letter they send in will prove to be the very thing I am looking for to hold the attention of our big audience. For, you know, that is the excuse of the Log-Book’s existence— that what it contains shall be of interest, not to me primarily, but to the big majority of pur- chasers who make up THe Arcosy’s crew. Shamrock, Texas. I have been a constant reader of Tue Arcosy and the Att-Story for a good many months. We get good stuff in every publication of each. But what holds its interest for me most is the Log- Book. Some people criticise some of the stories, and some rave because there are too many serial stories, but I do want to say, Mr. Editor, that we have got to hand it to you for using good jude- ment in getting the kind of stuff that satisfies some of us all of the time and all of us some of the time. The poor nuts that criticise some of THE Arcosy’s stories never stop to think that you are doing your best. Guy Hirt, GREW UP WITH THE ARGOSY Did you ever try giving yourself a Christmas ~ This is the way one - present? It can be done. man worked it, as explained in a letter written the day before Christmas. The “golden” was dropped from Tue Arcosy’s title in December, — Union Star, Missouri. Please find enclosed check for one dollar, for which send me THe Arcosy for one year. Have been buying it at the news-stand for some time, but thought I would make myself a Christmas present for the whole year. When I was a boy I took THE GoLpEN Arcosy; think it has been get- ting better all the time. It certainly is the maga- zine among magazines, W. E. Roprnson. cS COMME NOC) (E@