E. Virgil Neal

Ewing Virgil Neal (September 25, 1868 - June 30, 1949), also known as Xenophon LaMotte Sage, was an American stage hypnotist, publisher and author, peddler of nostrums (including "Nuxated Iron"), and, ultimately, a cosmetics magnate.

Background
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 * pre-1900, act as Dr. X. La Motte Sage, A.M., Ph.D., LL.D., hypnotism
 * 1899-1912, New York Institute of Science
 * 1904, Columbia Science Academy, palmistry
 * 1905, New York Institute of Physicians and Surgeons; shuttered Aug. 2, 1905.
 * 1906, Force of Life Chemical Company
 * Paris Academy of Beauty Arts
 * Tokalon, producer of cosmetics and perfumes