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Amateur Correspondent, v. 2, issue 2, September-October 1937

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1937  3

Then too, Mr. Hatch, who contributes the verse, has high ambitions as a writer of poetry. We printed "The Rood and the Vampire" because we felt that in it was displayed excellent imagination and a surprisingly smooth style. If you agree, a word from you would be highly appreciated by Mr. Hatch; and if you're able to give any constructive criticism of the sonnets, it will be more than gladly welcomed.
In our opinion, Sidney L. Birchby's short short, "The Wrath of Zeus", is a fine piece of workmanship, well worthy of printing anywhere. Do you agree? Your reception of his story and others may well spell success or failure in the writing profession for our writers.
Versatile Burton C. Blanchard seems to have a bright future in store. It doesn't take much to see that he has artistic talents aplenty, and his short story, "The Last Scoffer", compares favorably with any we have ever printed. But our enthusiasm or criticism is of little value to Mr. Blanchard and the others in this issue; your reactions are what is wanted.
Before going further, we must explain that there was no July-August edition of the Correspondent. Illness on the part of Mr. Frank Bogert not only necessitated suspension of publication for the summer months but also forced him to resign from his position as advertising manager. After this issue he will no longer be connected with the magazine.
However, it cannot be denied that during the five issues he has been with us he has done wonders with our advertising content, raising it from practically nothing to its present status. His absence will be greatly felt, and unless you readers give your full cooperation by patronizing our advertisers whenever possible, we are bound to suffer---probably even be forced out of existence. And we cannot remind you too often to mention the Correspondent when you reply to advertisements; otherwise, your friendly gesture benefits us not at all.
As to subscriptions, we feel that we can let the low rates speak for themselves, for the most part. Needless to say, subscription receipts count heavily in a magazine of our type, and if they do not come in fast enough at the twentyfive-cent rate we shall be forced to raise it to fifty cents for six issues, reasoning that the majority of those who do subscribe would do so at any reasonable rate. Of course, we shall not take any action of this sort if we can hekp it; but whether we do or not depends entirely upon how willing you are to support us.
This issue, though long in coming to you, is in our estimation well worth waiting for, giving as it does a definite outline of our policy, as laid before you in previous issues. But we expect our First Anniversary Issue, next month, to eclipse this by far, and those that follow to skyrocket to newer heights. We can go fai if you will lend us your confidence and give just a minimum of support---each of you.

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1937 3 Then too, Mr. Hatch, who contributes the verse, has high ambitions as a writer of poetry. We printed "The Rood and the Vampire" because we felt that in it was displayed excellent imagination and a surprisingly smooth style. If you agree, a word from you would be highly appreciated by Mr. Hatch; and if you're able to give any constructive criticism of the sonnets, it will be more than gladly welcomed. In our opinion, Sidney L. Birchby's short short, "The Wrath of Zeus", is a fine piece of workmanship, well worthy of printing anywhere. Do you agree? Your reception of his story and others may well spell success or failure in the writing profession for our writers. Versatile Burton C. Blanchard seems to have a bright future in store. It doesn't take much to see that he has artistic talents aplenty, and his short story, "The Last Scoffer", compares favorably with any we have ever printed. But our enthusiasm or criticism is of little value to Mr. Blanchard and the others in this issue; your reactions are what is wanted. Before going further, we must explain that there was no July-August edition of the Correspondent. Illness on the part of Mr. Frank Bogert not only necessitated suspension of publication for the summer months but also forced him to resign from his position as advertising manager. After this issue he will no longer be connected with the magazine. However, it cannot be denied that during the five issues he has been with us he has done wonders with our advertising content, raising it from practically nothing to its present status. His absence will be greatly felt, and unless you readers give your full cooperation by patronizing our advertisers whenever possible, we are bound to suffer---probably even be forced out of existence. And we cannot remind you too often to mention the Correspondent when you reply to advertisements; otherwise, your friendly gesture benefits us not at all. As to subscriptions, we feel that we can let the low rates speak for themselves, for the most part. Needless to say, subscription receipts count heavily in a magazine of our type, and if they do not come in fast enough at the twentyfive-cent rate we shall be forced to raise it to fifty cents for six issues, reasoning that the majority of those who do subscribe would do so at any reasonable rate. Of course, we shall not take any action of this sort if we can hekp it; but whether we do or not depends entirely upon how willing you are to support us. This issue, though long in coming to you, is in our estimation well worth waiting for, giving as it does a definite outline of our policy, as laid before you in previous issues. But we expect our First Anniversary Issue, next month, to eclipse this by far, and those that follow to skyrocket to newer heights. We can go fai if you will lend us your confidence and give just a minimum of support---each of you. Please Patronize Those Who Advertise in the Correspondent