Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1901 — Wicked Ankle Bug. [ARTICLE]

Wicked Ankle Bug.

Cleveland is the ueld of activity of an “ankle bug," which promises to rival the “kissing bug” in evil notori ety. It is partial to low shoes and openwork hosiery, and its bite is said to be so severe that the swelling sometimes extends to the knee. In some cases the victim has been crippled for a week or more. The local scientists have not yet discovered the insect that does the mischief. Have you seen Mrs. Austin’s new dress?