Argosy and Railroad Man's Magazine, Vol. 107 No. 3 — page 185: what you’re looking at

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THE LOG-BOOK. Charles Alden Seltzer can't be beat. Without him THE Arcosy weuld lose some of its interest, though you have several other good authors. I close, hoping to see my friend, THE Arcosy, soon. C. C. LANING. THE WEEKLY ISSUE JUST SUITS HIM Cambridge, Massachusetts. I don’t make a specialty of sending in criti- cisms to magazines. I have been a reader and critic of THe Arcosy ever since I can remember reading books of interest. I would like to state that when THE Arcosy was a monthly magazine, I could hardly wait until it came, and at last I’m Satisfied. The stories are improving, like wine with old age. I will say that the author of “Peter the Brazen” can have my praise any time; the same with “Square Deal Sanderson.” JoHn P. WILson. AS TO THE CLEVEREST TITLE Brooklyn, New York. In answer to your request as to the cleverest title you used in 1918, I would say my choice is “Getting Licked,” by A. L. Crabb, for the short story; ‘ The Runaway Skyscraper ! for the novel- ette, and “Anything Goes,’ by Edgar Franklin, for the serial. I generally read the magazine straight through from cover to cover. I have never had a kick about your stories, and I am well content to have no changes except a longer novel as expressed by Mr. M. Willett, of Chicago, Illinois, in February 22 issue of THE Arcosy. Wishing long life to THe Arcosy, I am, H. MuNTZNER. A NEW ONE BY THE DORRANCES NEXT WEEK Huntington Beach, California. This is my first writing to the Log-Book, so I hope to see it in print. Pray tell me what is the matter with ‘“Scalps to the Brave,” as I have never noticed any comments on that story since it has been published, quite a while ago? Now, to my idea, that is one banner story; in fact the best I have ever read except “Sunnie of Timber- line.’ Can we not have more of the Dorrances’ fine Western stories? And when? To me they “go over the top ” in anything they write. I pre- fer Western stories, domestic stories, tales of the north sea, north woods, with snow, ice, cold, e¢ cetera. Wishing your magazine success, a sincere Arcosy fan, Mrs. A. E. SMITH. LIKES LOVE AND WESTERN STORIES Portland, North Dakota. I started to read your splendid Arcosy three years ago, and I think it the best magazine on the market. Enclosed you will find ten cents, for which please send me THE Arcosy for Febru- ary 22, as I wouldn't miss that number or any others. I have been reading ‘“ Forbidden Trails,” and I think it a fine story. I have no favorite authors. I like love stories and Western stories. I thought “Vicky Van” was a fine story. I also like “After a Million 527 Years.” I suppose this will reach the waste- basket, but as long as the editor reads it, and knows what I think of his magazine, that’s all I care about, although I would like te see it in the Log, as there hasn't been any in there from this town. This 1s a small town, but it sells a lot of Arcosys. Wishing you great success, I close, MLE. P. S.—Please use only my initials. I have a brother in carnp at Oswego, New York. WALKED MILES FOR THE ARGOSY Boston, Massachusetts. Please do not hesitate to throw this letter aside if it does not come up to your standard of letters you receive for the Log-Book. I have been an ardent Arcosy fan for the last three years. I have walked for miles at times to secure it. I am in the Merchant Marine of the U. S., and therefore do not get a chance to get the magazine every week. “The Whistling Girl” is a very good story, and I hope I will get the last series of it. Every story is very good. I have been in nearly every large city from Maine to Florida, and always had the fortune to get nearly every number. I am bound for Cuba now for a cargo of sugar. Wishing THE Arcosy a successful year, G. WALTER GOUGHER. ALWAYS GETS HIS DIME’S WORTH AND MORE Enclosed find ten cents, for which please send me January 25 ArRGosy. Somehow we were slighted last, week, and I sure don’t want to miss the conclusion of “Apache Gold.” I lke Tse Arcosy. I like your assortment of stories; it give every one a chance to enjoy it personally. I like most of all Western stories like “The Last of the Duanes,” “Light of the Western Stars,” “The Border Legion,” “ Riddle Gawne,” “ Square Deal Sanderson,” and now I’m enjoying “ For- bidden Trails.” I like the “ Cuthford—Soldier of the Sea” stories, and—well, I don’t like every story in every Arcosy, but I can say I always get my dime’s worth and some thrown in for good measure. My best wishes for THE ARGosy. F. V. G. PLEASANT HOURS Osseo, Michigan. I began taking Tue Arcosy as a regular diet in 1906, and have not missed a number since. Had read it by spells before that. Was on the road at that time as traveling salesman. Bought the first number of the Railroad Man’s Magazine, and stuck to it until you made it into a technical magazine, then dropped it. Have no advice to give in regard to how to run THE ArGosy; am perfectly satisfied that you know best. Some stories I like better than others, but the ones I do not like so well, some one else likes, and I am willing some one else should have his share. I have no particular favorite author, unless it is Zane Grey. Like the Western stories best, anyway; but they are all. good. I am where I cannot get to the news-stand every week, so I subscribe for it, and you will find enclosed check NOO Co S Co