Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014 Rate	Jul. 31, 2013 Rate
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net	$ 7,637	$ 7,923
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	11.70%	12.00%

The difference between the change in the inventory reserve representing the cumulative difference in cost between the first in, first out and the last in, first out inventory valuation methods and any LIFO decrement which have been reflected in the statement of income during the period.

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