American (1911 automobile)

In early news releases, the company claimed "$100,000 of the stock has been subscribed for by Chicago and Kansas City men".

Initial plans called for the establishment of factories in Kansas City and Louisville, Kentucky.

[2] The factory buildings were two and three stories in height, located on a six-acre tract on Vincennes Street in New Albany.

"[3] Promising huge potential profits, the company sold stock using catalogs, pamphlets and an extensive magazine and newspaper ad campaign reaching as far as Great Britain.

American Automobile Corporation went bankrupt, and Ferdinand N. Kahler purchased its assets, forming the Ohio Falls Motor Company, largely to protect the assets of his woodworking business, The Kahler Company.

Jonz Automobile Light 2-Cycle Roadster catalog listing, from "Motor Age", 1911
Jonz Automobile Light 2-Cycle Roadster catalog listing, from "Motor Age", 1911