Walnut Grove, Minn.-Eliza Jane Wilder’s recent arrival to assist her brother Almanzo following his illness and stroke has caused Laura Wilder to briefly ponder how things ended between Eliza Jane and Mort Carstairs. “Of course I assume they ended,” Laura tells The Prairie Review. “Eliza Jane showed up alone and never mentioned anything about Mort,…
Undisclosed Location, Arizona–Recent reports indicate that while the summer class in which Laura Ingalls Wilder and her sister-in-law Eliza Jane are enrolled is ending this week upon completion of the final examination, Laura has so far been astonishingly successful in not asking Eliza Jane what happened with Harve Miller. “Eliza Jane told us that she…
Walnut Grove, Minn.-In a bizarre statement to her husband, Caroline Ingalls has seemingly forgotten about the time she nearly amputated her own leg. “There has been a rash of robberies in Walnut Grove lately, and we don’t know who is doing it,” Charles Ingalls informs The Prairie Review. “I put a lock on the door…
Deadwood, South Dakota–Disturbing allegations have been made against Charles Ingalls in regards to his treatment of the family dog, Jack. It seems that the man has a habit of making the little dog walk behind the wagon on long journeys, regardless of the weather or conditions of travel. Jack, the furry friend of the family,…
Walnut Grove, Minn.-Disturbing reports from the acquaintances of Isaiah Edwards indicate that– in what can only be described as an act of a deranged individual–the man left a primate unattended at his home while he ran to the post office. “Mr. Edwards has always had his share of problems,” long time friend Laura Ingalls Wilder…
Sleepy Eye, Minn.–Recent recipient of restored sight Adam Kendall now recalls a prior incident in which he wishes he had acted differently. “We were moving the blind school from Winoka to Walnut Grove,” Kendall tells us. “It’s a long journey, and they didn’t really think about the wagon to kid ratio ahead of time, so…
New York, New York–The recent sensationalistic tactics used by William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer in this city to increase circulation has led to the emergence of a new term: Yellow Journalism. Although most of the present day 1890’s New Yorkers believe the turn of phrase is new, with first usage attributed to one Ervin…
Walnut Grove, Minn.- Laura Wilder’s recent attack of Brenda Sue Longworth in the streets of Walnut Grove has residents remembering past red flags that the young woman has displayed. “I remember when she first met Almanzo,” Albert Ingalls recalls, “and she carved their initials together in a heart on a tree on our way home…
Sleepy Eye, Minn.-Residents of Sleepy Eye are astonished by Adam Kendall’s return a mere eight episodes after beginning law school. The quick turnaround is especially astonishing considering Adam just regained his sight. “He really went full speed ahead,” Hester Sue Terhune commented. “Land sakes did he ever! I couldn’t believe my eyes when he just…
Walnut Grove, Minn.- In what is proving to be a common occurrence, Charles Ingalls punched a man and then cried. Townsfolk in Walnut Grove noticed the unusual behavior of Charles Ingalls shortly after he moved to the town with his family, and it has persisted–even intensified–to the present day. “His emotions really seem to be…
