In 1959, Kasdorf sold the dude ranch operation and headed into retirement.
He hired superintendents to manage his ranch operations.
Because these items help place the ranch operations in context over time, the dump site has historic value.
It was built in 1980 for modern ranch operations at the site.
The ranch operation hired $15 a month Kickapoo Indians as its labor force.
Under state law, such an agricultural tax break goes only to legitimate farm and ranch operations, and must generate at least $5,000 a year in income.
Stanley Resor became enthusiastic about building a functioning ranch operation.
Income from the $7 million endowment makes up another third, with the remainder coming from a combination of the ranch operation and foundation grants.
Today at the site one can find a ranch operation run by the descendants of the town's first postmaster.
