"Supposed Cause of Insanity," Report of the Vermont Asylum for the Insane, 1890.

"Supposed Cause of Insanity," Report of the Vermont Asylum for the Insane, 1890.

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Interesting to note is the significant growth in the number of causes of insanity. Especially interesting causes include, "Loss of property," "Menstrual derangement," "Extraction of teeth" and "Business Troubles."

Vermont. 1890. Vermont state officers reports, being reports of State officers, departments and institutions, Supervisors of the Insane. Montpelier: Published by the State.

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